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Y394 GNN

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

86,889 mi
Last recorded86,889 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY394 GNN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 86,889 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 86,237 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 85,273 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 84,254 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 83,146 miles

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 81,977 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 81,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 81,042 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 81,042 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 79,155 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 77,865 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 77,451 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 76,374 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 75,148 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 75,147 miles

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

both front brake calipers binding slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2014 74,506 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 73,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 72,500 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 67,335 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 60,908 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 60,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 52,761 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 48,265 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 40,833 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 38,408 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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Y394 GNN is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y394 GNN, 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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Y394 GNN is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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