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Y452 MCP

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,592 mi
Last recorded62,592 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY452 MCP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 62,592 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 62,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2024 59,340 miles

Front Corrosion present on front suspension parts

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 58,832 miles

all tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2022 58,665 miles

all tyres cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2022 58,658 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all tyres cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2021 58,319 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2X tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2X tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear drop link slighty play!

Pass 31 Jul 2020 58,060 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 57,734 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 57,070 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 56,421 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 54,854 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 53,757 miles

both sides outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2014 52,140 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 50,426 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,919 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,189 miles

offside front brake tight

Fail 26 Jul 2011 48,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

offside front brake tight

Pass 30 Jul 2010 42,126 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,852 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,643 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 39,445 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 38,590 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 35,841 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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Y452 MCP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 Y452 MCP, 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 Y452 MCP registered?

Y452 MCP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y452 MCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y452 MCP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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