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Y54 DEM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,213 mi
Last recorded79,213 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY54 DEM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 79,213 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 79,178 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 76,977 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 75,753 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 75,713 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 74,507 miles

Parking Brake slightly high it requires adjustment.

Pass 20 Jul 2018 74,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 73,715 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,515 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 72,939 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 72,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions only just achieved satisfactory result on full gas test after failing BETs test, C.O. fluctuates to excess

Engine light showing malfunction

Pass 11 Jul 2014 71,815 miles

Rear top wishbones showing signs of corrosion

engine oil level low

n/side rear brake vpipe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2014 71,805 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear top wishbones showing signs of corrosion

engine management light on showing defect

engine oil level low

exhaust C.O. emissions at idle fluctuated between limits and only just stayed within limit long enough for satisfactory idle speed co level

n/side rear brake vpipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2013 68,770 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 64,408 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 59,758 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,144 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 49,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,035 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 29,846 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 26,271 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 26,271 miles

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

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

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

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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Y54 DEM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y54 DEM, 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 Y54 DEM registered?

Y54 DEM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y54 DEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y54 DEM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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