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Y465 DLJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,898 mi
Last recorded113,898 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY465 DLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 113,898 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 113,887 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed rear box pipe insecure blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box pipe bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 113,493 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 112,893 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 108,216 miles

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

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 104,074 miles

Aux drive belt slipping

Both front tyres worn low on the outer tread areas

Fail 13 Apr 2018 104,074 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Aux drive belt slipping

Both front tyres worn low on the outer tread areas

Pass 13 Apr 2017 100,454 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,468 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f brake application and brakes release slightly uneven in comparison to o/s/f

oil leak

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 93,976 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 93,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 92,806 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 91,818 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 91,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,676 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 83,523 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2010 77,812 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 77,812 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 73,242 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 66,376 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 62,689 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 53,310 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 40,884 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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Y465 DLJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y465 DLJ, 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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Y465 DLJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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