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Y621 AOO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,651 mi
Last recorded52,651 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY621 AOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 52,651 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 52,651 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 52,429 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder & cables around drivers area

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 51,711 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 51,711 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 49,716 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 46,886 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 44,817 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 44,817 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 41,927 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 41,927 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 36,222 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 32,284 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 32,235 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 30,003 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 27,974 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 25,953 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brakes are slightly binding

Pass 5 Sep 2013 24,343 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,435 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 20,238 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 17,945 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 16,484 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 15,211 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 15,210 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 13,949 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 13,241 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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Y621 AOO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y621 AOO, 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 Y621 AOO registered?

Y621 AOO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y621 AOO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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