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Y636 XKJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,974 mi
Last recorded81,974 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY636 XKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 81,974 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 81,660 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))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 81,204 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 81,175 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 79,400 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2021 78,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (outer skin. inner skin not corroded through) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

lot of travel in parking brake lever

Pass 5 Aug 2020 76,068 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 76,049 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind.

Pass 2 Aug 2019 74,735 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 72,178 miles

Offside Rear Outer body sill corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 71,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

all suspension arm's corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 70,508 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Fail 21 Jul 2016 70,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,405 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 70,017 miles

front pads getting low

osr and nsf wheels binding slightly

Fail 10 Jul 2014 70,017 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front pads getting low

osr and nsf wheels binding slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,660 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,181 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 68,856 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 68,040 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 21 Jan 2010 68,040 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake discs corroded close to excess

Pass 14 Feb 2009 59,146 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 54,745 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,072 miles

all the brake discs are slightly pitted, but not effecting the braking performance.

Fail 9 May 2006 40,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 40,464 miles

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)

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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Y636 XKJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc 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 Y636 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y636 XKJ registered?

Y636 XKJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y636 XKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y636 XKJ 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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