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Y543 DBV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,577 mi
Last recorded56,577 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY543 DBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 56,577 miles

vehicle very dry on suspension and body

Fail 24 Mar 2026 56,561 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

vehicle very dry on suspension and body

Pass 19 Mar 2025 55,481 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 55,134 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 55,127 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 54,168 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 54,104 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 52,573 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 51,767 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 50,064 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 50,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 48,065 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 46,200 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 44,139 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,980 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,895 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,638 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,707 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,601 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,923 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,788 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,157 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,422 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 17,162 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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Y543 DBV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow 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 Y543 DBV, 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 Y543 DBV registered?

Y543 DBV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y543 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y543 DBV 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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