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Y685 OAX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

63,318 mi
Last recorded63,318 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 OAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 63,318 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked . (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc has corrosion on the outer face . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 62,721 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe from nearside rear to offside rear junction block has corrosion . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in it 195/50r15.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking 195/50r15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2025 62,715 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end cap corroded through marked with yellow chalk . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe from nearside rear to offside rear junction block has corrosion . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in it 195/50r15.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking 195/50r15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 62,085 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 61,656 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2021 60,042 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,743 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 56,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear markers 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 56,486 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working washer bottle and pump missing (3.5 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour hid aftermarket light kit fit intensity not in accordance with the requirements (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear markers 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,984 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 53,984 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 49,765 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,838 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,176 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 44,176 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 42,216 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 42,216 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,794 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 39,794 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,164 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 37,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,555 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)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 32,555 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 18 Feb 2010 26,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 26,742 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 21,194 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 15,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 15,673 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 14,163 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 14,163 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 12,883 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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Y685 OAX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 Y685 OAX, 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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Y685 OAX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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