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Y664 RFM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,512 mi
Last recorded77,512 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY664 RFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 77,512 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 76,176 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 76,175 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 74,610 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 74,608 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 72,789 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 72,787 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 71,109 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 69,684 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 67,290 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 64,540 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 61,705 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 58,737 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,492 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,301 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 52,301 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 49,114 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,367 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,005 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 39,685 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,107 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,635 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,031 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,533 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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Y664 RFM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y664 RFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y664 RFM registered?

Y664 RFM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y664 RFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y664 RFM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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