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Y502 AGC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,614 mi
Last recorded102,614 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY502 AGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 102,614 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 98,939 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 97,104 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 94,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 92,188 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 89,941 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 86,647 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 83,348 miles

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

both n/s and o/s outer sills rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2017 83,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear seal slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 83,325 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear seal slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 79,557 miles

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

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)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 79,557 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 74,595 miles

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

corrosion to rear off offside outer sill

Pass 20 Jun 2015 74,595 miles

corrosion to rear off offside outer sill

Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,353 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 69,353 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 62,725 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 56,791 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 49,858 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 45,609 miles

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

hand brake req adjusting

Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,488 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,310 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,020 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,256 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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Y502 AGC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y502 AGC, 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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Y502 AGC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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