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Y642 DMS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,345 mi
Last recorded66,345 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 DMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 66,345 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 66,015 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 56,015 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 64,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,275 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear boots cracking (2.4.G.2)

handbrake lever travel high

various rusty chassis components

Pass 5 May 2016 61,444 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 61,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,464 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,037 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 54,369 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 54,362 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 54,355 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,984 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,245 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 47,776 miles

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

both front tyres cracking around tread/sidewall areas

suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2010 47,742 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front tyres cracking around tread/sidewall areas

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2009 43,635 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2009 43,621 miles

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

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,342 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 35,709 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 35,709 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 31,854 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 27,715 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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Y642 DMS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 Y642 DMS, 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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Y642 DMS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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