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Y393 GVW

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

156,152 mi
Last recorded156,152 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY393 GVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 156,152 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 156,152 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 150,797 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 150,795 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 149,732 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 144,953 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 144,952 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 138,451 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 133,876 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 128,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 122,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2018 114,823 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 108,605 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 100,840 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 99,992 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 89,794 miles

n/s/rear metal exhaust bracket heavily corroded and partially split

Fail 5 Aug 2014 89,793 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/rear metal exhaust bracket heavily corroded and partially split

Pass 15 Aug 2013 82,701 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 75,555 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 66,909 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,516 miles

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,443 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 54,443 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate not clean

Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,319 miles

rear number plate slight discolour

Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,848 miles

rear brake pads low approx 80% worn

Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,763 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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Y393 GVW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y393 GVW, 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 Y393 GVW registered?

Y393 GVW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 2001.

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