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Y385 YKK

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,606 mi
Last recorded96,606 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY385 YKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 96,606 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides, outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 93,858 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 91,884 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 89,896 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 87,925 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 85,401 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 83,255 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 80,369 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 77,203 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 73,003 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 70,030 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 70,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 May 2015 67,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres cracking

Pass 2 May 2015 67,159 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2014 64,678 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 62,447 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 May 2012 59,493 miles

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 5 May 2011 57,000 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 54,645 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 51,319 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 51,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear pads will need changing soon

Pass 3 May 2008 47,480 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 42,908 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 39,592 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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Y385 YKK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc 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 Y385 YKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y385 YKK registered?

Y385 YKK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y385 YKK safe to buy?

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