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Y517 BFS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,699 mi
Last recorded98,699 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 BFS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 98,699 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 74,582 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 72,960 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 71,863 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 70,435 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 69,381 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 68,982 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 66,228 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 62,281 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,684 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,501 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,542 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,573 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 47,573 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,272 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 40,529 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 35,579 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 35,493 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 30,827 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 26,114 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 21,056 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 21,056 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 19,742 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 17,740 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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Y517 BFS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 Y517 BFS, 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 Y517 BFS registered?

Y517 BFS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y517 BFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y517 BFS 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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