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Y39 KDT

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,584 mi
Last recorded93,584 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY39 KDT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 93,584 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 93,313 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 92,472 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 92,286 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 91,721 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 90,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 89,530 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 89,429 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 89,429 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 89,415 miles

Offside Rear brake out of balance high 29%

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to steering rack area corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 89,410 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear brake out of balance high 29%

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to steering rack area corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 88,723 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 87,818 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 87,818 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 87,411 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 87,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,139 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 86,508 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 85,803 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 85,795 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 81,197 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 73,306 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 66,449 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 63,181 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 55,432 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cracks in n/s/r tyre 195/50 15

front brake pads worn

Fail 19 Apr 2007 55,431 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cracks in n/s/r tyre 195/50 15

front brake pads worn

Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,544 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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Y39 KDT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y39 KDT, 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 Y39 KDT registered?

Y39 KDT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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