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Y627 KFB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

124,398 mi
Last recorded124,398 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY627 KFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 124,398 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak but not excessive

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2025 118,201 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak but not excessive

suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 116,524 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 116,159 miles

Emissions unable to be completed running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 115,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside top arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion through out under side of vehicle

Fail 24 Feb 2021 115,922 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside top arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion through out under side of vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2020 111,254 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s chasis - front upper susp arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Travel at handbrake

Pass 7 Mar 2019 110,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Slight travel at handbrake

Pass 6 Mar 2018 108,283 miles

Slight travel at handbrake

Fail 6 Mar 2018 108,283 miles

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

Slight travel at handbrake

Pass 7 Mar 2017 106,470 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 104,311 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall starting to perrish

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/ rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 102,478 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting vto perrish

Pass 7 Mar 2014 100,376 miles

n/s/f brake has a slight bind

n/s/f wiper blade split

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 98,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s front wheel slightly binding

o/s rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 26 Feb 2013 98,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s front wheel slightly binding

o/s rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 17 Feb 2012 96,204 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 96,204 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 92,621 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 87,611 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 86,507 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 74,292 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 74,077 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 65,022 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 65,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 61,474 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 61,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Y627 KFB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y627 KFB, 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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Y627 KFB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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