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Y659 WKM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

29,438 mi
Last recorded29,438 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY659 WKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 29,438 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 29,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 29,323 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 29,296 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 29,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 29,249 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 29,151 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 27,151 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 29,056 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 29,056 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 28,876 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 28,812 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 28,748 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 28,560 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 28,427 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 28,427 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 28,059 miles

advise front brakes pads look low inner

Pass 5 Dec 2012 27,618 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 27,115 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 26,485 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,980 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,736 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 25,126 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 24,671 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 23,974 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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Y659 WKM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y659 WKM, 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 Y659 WKM registered?

Y659 WKM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y659 WKM safe to buy?

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