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Y363 BKM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,415 mi
Last recorded47,415 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY363 BKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 47,415 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 47,411 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 47,031 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 46,267 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 45,620 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 45,582 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail x2 (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle has light surface corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2021 44,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 44,139 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 43,244 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 41,919 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 40,776 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 39,866 miles

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre side wall

Offside Rear cracks in tyre side wall

Pass 9 Feb 2015 38,742 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 38,018 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 37,252 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 35,936 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,480 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 33,432 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 29,132 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 29,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,509 miles

Offside rear tyre on 2.5mm (minimum 1.6mm)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 22,087 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 19,010 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 15,706 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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Y363 BKM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y363 BKM, 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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Y363 BKM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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