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Y426 PDG

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,972 mi
Last recorded137,972 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 PDG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 137,972 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 134,812 miles

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2024 130,279 miles

Both rear number plate light surroundings corroded

General corrosion to underbody of vehicle

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Intercooler pipe fouling anti roll bar

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wing mirror casing damaged and unit slightly loose

Offside Rear ABS ring has signs of scoring

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 125,901 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside

Fail 1 Mar 2023 125,901 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Mar 2022 119,897 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 119,897 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 113,385 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 112,172 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 111,265 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 108,801 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 106,919 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 101,992 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 94,626 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 86,104 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 86,104 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2012 82,508 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 77,080 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 71,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,927 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 57,138 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,966 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,966 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 34,017 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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Y426 PDG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc 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 Y426 PDG, 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 Y426 PDG registered?

Y426 PDG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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