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Y665 WKM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,910 mi
Last recorded127,910 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY665 WKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 127,910 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 126,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 126,486 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and near side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 126,089 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and near side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 125,185 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 125,185 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 124,780 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 124,243 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 123,398 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 123,159 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 122,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 122,355 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 121,331 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 119,019 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 117,069 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 112,526 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 105,442 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 98,763 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 98,763 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 93,324 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 86,573 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 79,565 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 62,888 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 62,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y665 WKM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 Y665 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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Y665 WKM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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