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Y523 LAT

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

109,963 mi
Last recorded109,963 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 LAT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 109,963 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 99,525 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 86,610 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 82,166 miles

lots off underseal on underbody

Pass 30 Oct 2019 81,827 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 78,617 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,027 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 75,027 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2016 69,574 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 69,574 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 65,563 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 62,262 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,425 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 58,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front tyres perished

Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,981 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 48,920 miles

front discs corroded

front pads worn

front wipers worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,272 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front & rear brake disc's corroded

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 29,554 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 20,399 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 12,385 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 12,007 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 10,836 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 LAT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LAT, 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 LAT registered?

Y523 LAT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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