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Y643 PMY

2001 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,194 mi
Last recorded112,194 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY643 PMY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 112,194 miles

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

Front & Rear Suspension, also sub frames corroded

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake very slow to react, requirers further inspection

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 112,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front & Rear Suspension, also sub frames corroded

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside parking brake very slow to react, requirers further inspection

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 112,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brakes, offside only just working (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 109,721 miles

Offside parking brake efficiency low, may require attention

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 108,094 miles

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 24 Mar 2023 106,724 miles

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 30 Mar 2022 105,335 miles

All tyre valve stems perished

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency low

Fail 21 Feb 2022 105,298 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valve stems perished and splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 May 2021 102,476 miles

Both front lower arm ball joint boots perished

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end boot perished

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 98,485 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 94,681 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 90,706 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 86,409 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 86,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2016 81,289 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 75,336 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 68,333 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 May 2013 63,415 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,672 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 59,569 miles

Lambda reading only just passed at a reading of 1.029

Fail 8 Jul 2011 59,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,639 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 55,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 4 Jun 2010 55,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,222 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 50,222 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 43,925 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 37,774 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 37,742 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 32,638 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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Y643 PMY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y643 PMY, 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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Y643 PMY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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