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Y362 RBR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,289 mi
Last recorded101,289 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY362 RBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 101,289 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 99,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 99,712 miles

Central Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 84,623 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 74,418 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 74,365 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear tyre nearing limit

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Apr 2017 72,286 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre nearing limit

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 69,945 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 69,944 miles

Centre Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear slight splitting on side walls

Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,671 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 67,584 miles

rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,461 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,342 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 61,342 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 56,152 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 56,134 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 45,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2008 38,316 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 38,316 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 May 2007 33,422 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 29,695 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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Y362 RBR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y362 RBR, 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 Y362 RBR registered?

Y362 RBR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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