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Y637 KRX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,671 mi
Last recorded74,671 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY637 KRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2026 74,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 70,608 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 70,608 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 70,595 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels protrude beyond archers

Pass 4 Sep 2023 64,716 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 58,838 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 53,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 49,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside slightly corroded at time of test. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 49,661 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both nearside & offside - HiD headlamp conversions fitted at time of test. (4.1.4 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside slightly corroded at time of test. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 44,996 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 25 May 2018 44,898 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under tray fitted.

Fail 25 May 2018 44,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under tray fitted.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 44,423 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 35,529 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 26,593 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 25,861 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,431 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 21,972 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 21,032 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,481 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 17,102 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,807 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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Y637 KRX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y637 KRX, 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 Y637 KRX registered?

Y637 KRX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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