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Y665 YPX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,011 mi
Last recorded79,011 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY665 YPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 79,011 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 16 Jun 2025 79,011 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 29 Jun 2024 78,698 miles

front brakes slightly binding

offside front tyre worn

Pass 16 Jun 2023 78,423 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 78,423 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 May 2022 77,662 miles

both front tyre valves condition

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 6 May 2021 76,246 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

all brake discs rusted

both rear sills rusted

nearside front tyre edge worn

offside rear brake effort

Pass 15 Jul 2019 75,485 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both fronts (5.2.3 (j))

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear sills rusted

Pass 2 Jul 2018 75,130 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear sills rusted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,744 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 74,744 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 74,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 70,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,938 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,593 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 59,472 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 59,472 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,530 miles

n/s/r tyre just starting to perish

Pass 31 May 2011 49,599 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 47,288 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 45,363 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Outer edge of nearside front tyre perished

Pass 25 Jun 2009 45,363 miles

Outer edge of nearside front tyre perished

Pass 24 Jun 2008 43,618 miles

Outer side wall nearside front tyre perished

Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,641 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 38,706 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 38,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre cracking

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 YPX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y665 YPX, 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 Y665 YPX registered?

Y665 YPX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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