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Y443 VBK

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

58,609 mi
Last recorded58,609 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY443 VBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 58,609 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 57,756 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 56,951 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 52,736 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 52,431 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 50,641 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 47,623 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 41,703 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and the inner pads appear low

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 34,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,785 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 30,788 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 29,743 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 28,839 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 23,251 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 17,511 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2009 13,103 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 10,174 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 7,918 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 6,715 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 6,538 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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Y443 VBK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y443 VBK, 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 Y443 VBK registered?

Y443 VBK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y443 VBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y443 VBK shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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