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Y605 KCD

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,274 mi
Last recorded99,274 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY605 KCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 99,274 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, size 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm, size 190 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 99,264 miles

Emissions unable to be completed as car was failing on co readings right at the end the engine died and didn't restart (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, size 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm, size 190 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 92,620 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 92,069 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear undersills o/s BORDERLINE

Fail 6 Apr 2024 92,069 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion on rear undersills o/s BORDERLINE

Pass 9 Aug 2022 82,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 82,042 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 81,179 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension mount area corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear general under body corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,431 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,890 miles

offside front chassis corroded on underside

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 67,260 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 63,039 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres 2.5mm tread left(1.6mm limit)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 57,153 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 52,685 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 52,685 miles

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

front brake pads low.

rear brake pads over 3/4 worn.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,377 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,466 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,893 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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Y605 KCD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y605 KCD, 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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Y605 KCD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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