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Y507 VAJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,858 mi
Last recorded55,858 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY507 VAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 55,858 miles

under sealed heavy

Pass 13 May 2025 55,342 miles

undersealed heavily

Pass 17 May 2024 55,021 miles

under sealed heavy

Pass 12 Apr 2023 54,746 miles

under sealed heavy

Pass 27 Apr 2022 54,463 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 54,295 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 53,974 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 53,933 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2018 53,931 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,750 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 53,745 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,615 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 53,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2015 52,537 miles

Brake pipes and fuel lines coated in grease

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 27 May 2015 52,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipes and fuel lines coated in grease

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel lines and brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 4 Jun 2014 49,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel lines and brake pipes coated in grease

offside tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2013 45,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre/cracking on tread

Pass 15 Jun 2012 43,176 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 43,165 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,885 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,686 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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Y507 VAJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y507 VAJ, 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 Y507 VAJ registered?

Y507 VAJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y507 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y507 VAJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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