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Y472 LAE

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

34,695 mi
Last recorded34,695 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY472 LAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 34,695 miles

Heavy surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and end sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 34,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 34,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 33,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 33,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 31,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 30,297 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2018 29,901 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 28,177 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 28,177 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 27,396 miles

areas of exhaust system rusting

both rear tyre treads cracking

front and rear lower suspension arms corroding

nearside front tyre tread 2.5mm

offside rear inner arch at front corroding

rust ocurring areas of nearside outer sill

Pass 26 Jun 2015 25,671 miles

areas of exhaust system rusting

both rear lower suspension arms corroding

both rear tyres treads cracking

brake pipe to nearside rear corroding

nearside front tyre tread 2.5mm

nearside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

offside rear undersill corroding

rust ocurring rear of nearside outer sill

Pass 24 Jul 2014 23,412 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 22,988 miles

exhaust in poor condition

underside of vehicle in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2013 22,456 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

underside of vehicle showing signs of corroison

Pass 14 Feb 2012 20,022 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,179 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 20,061 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 18,893 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,966 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 15,823 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,094 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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Y472 LAE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y472 LAE, 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 Y472 LAE registered?

Y472 LAE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y472 LAE safe to buy?

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