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Y523 BBC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,077 mi
Last recorded77,077 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 BBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 77,077 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 75,027 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 72,333 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 69,429 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 67,866 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 66,978 miles

Rear tyres worn.

Corrosion to vehicle underside.

N/S/R Tyre perished and split in outer edge area.

N/S/R Under car sill area corroded.

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Pass 30 Jul 2019 66,148 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,563 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 65,047 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 64,287 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 63,229 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 62,491 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 61,502 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 60,723 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,378 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 59,578 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 58,028 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 56,675 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 55,230 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 52,546 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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Y523 BBC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y523 BBC, 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 Y523 BBC registered?

Y523 BBC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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