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Y63 KDT

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

31,083 mi
Last recorded31,083 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY63 KDT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 31,083 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper, lower arms and surrounding area rusty and corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill rusty and corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 195/50R15 (82V) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area rusty and corroding (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 31,064 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill rusty and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper, lower arms and surrounding area rusty and corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill rusty and corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 195/50R15 (82V) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill rusty and corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area rusty and corroding (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 30,631 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 30,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 30,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion to both rear outer sills and end caps.

Pass 1 Dec 2022 29,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion to both rear outer sills.

Pass 8 Dec 2021 29,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight corrosion to both rear outer sills.

Pass 28 Oct 2020 28,676 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 27,778 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 26,812 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 25,996 miles

Timing belt due every 54,000 miles

Pass 23 May 2016 24,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 23,833 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 22,353 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 19,439 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 18,554 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 17,376 miles

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

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 17 May 2010 16,273 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 15,745 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 15,384 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 14,552 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2006 14,109 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 14,109 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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Y63 KDT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y63 KDT, 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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Y63 KDT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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