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Y359 PCT

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,663 mi
Last recorded53,663 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY359 PCT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 53,663 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 53,644 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 52,570 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 50,554 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 47,932 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 47,931 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 45,487 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear brake pads worn

Fail 31 May 2019 45,487 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear brake pads worn

Pass 30 Apr 2018 43,515 miles

front brake pads worn

wiper blades smeary

Pass 22 Apr 2017 41,384 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 41,384 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 38,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosive swelling o/s outer sill, rear.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 36,027 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Apr 2014 32,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,074 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,330 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 28,107 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 28,036 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,585 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,387 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 24,215 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 20,366 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 19,237 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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Y359 PCT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 72,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y359 PCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y359 PCT registered?

Y359 PCT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y359 PCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y359 PCT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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