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Y424 KVW

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

101,185 mi
Last recorded101,185 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY424 KVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 101,185 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 97,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 93,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 90,342 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 90,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 86,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 83,491 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 83,491 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 81,075 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 78,506 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,334 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 69,093 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 68,060 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 68,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 67,441 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 66,974 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,765 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,244 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 62,244 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 60,922 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 55,328 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,891 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 45,576 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 37,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y424 KVW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 Y424 KVW, 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 Y424 KVW registered?

Y424 KVW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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