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Y427 SVM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,648 mi
Last recorded167,648 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY427 SVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 167,648 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 167,648 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 163,570 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 163,362 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 158,215 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 144,780 miles

Slight oil leak

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES , outer sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 125,342 miles

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 106,162 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 90,872 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 90,845 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 76,301 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 72,958 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,096 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 64,757 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 63,269 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 62,054 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,432 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 58,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 58,706 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 56,996 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,996 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 55,164 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 55,164 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 53,440 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s o/s rear subframe slight corrosion

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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Y427 SVM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y427 SVM, 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 Y427 SVM registered?

Y427 SVM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y427 SVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y427 SVM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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