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Y448 RAL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

34,973 mi
Last recorded34,973 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY448 RAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 34,973 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 34,883 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 34,437 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 34,158 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 33,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 33,360 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 32,953 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 32,507 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 31,927 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 30,395 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 30,395 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 26,718 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 26,718 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 25,297 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 24,680 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 23,970 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 22,493 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 21,103 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 21,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 22 May 2009 20,351 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyres are perished

Pass 27 May 2008 19,812 miles

3 tyres are perished n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r

Pass 24 May 2007 19,109 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 18,366 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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Y448 RAL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y448 RAL, 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 Y448 RAL registered?

Y448 RAL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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