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Y634 XKJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,877 mi
Last recorded104,877 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY634 XKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 104,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 104,402 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 6 Mar 2021 104,192 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 102,481 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 100,835 miles

Front chassis corroded

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 98,752 miles

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2017 98,752 miles

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

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 93,799 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 88,327 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 81,603 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front 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 26 Jun 2014 81,603 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front 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 31 May 2013 74,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 65,276 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 65,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 51,719 miles

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

nsf tyre very cracked and perrished on side wall

osf/nsr/osr/ tyres all worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Jun 2011 51,719 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf tyre very cracked and perrished on side wall

osf/nsr/osr/ tyres all worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2010 42,509 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 42,507 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 37,763 miles

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

Nearside front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Noise from nearside front brake - possibly wear clips touching

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 37,735 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Noise from nearside front brake - possibly wear clips touching

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,609 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,787 miles

OSF Tyre perrished

OSR Tyre perrished

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 28,787 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

OSF Tyre perrished

OSR Tyre perrished

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,033 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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Y634 XKJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y634 XKJ, 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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Y634 XKJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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