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Y696 XGF

2001 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

33,448 mi
Last recorded33,448 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 XGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 33,448 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 33,424 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 33,412 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 33,385 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 33,272 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 33,272 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 31,195 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 28,998 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 28,925 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 26,116 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 24,022 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 23,682 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,356 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre deep splits iner side wall

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2013 19,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slight deterioration

Pass 8 May 2012 17,369 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 May 2011 15,793 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2011 15,793 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 14,122 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 24 Apr 2009 12,682 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 11,419 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 May 2007 9,743 miles

both o/s tyres perished, ns/r tyre perished

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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Y696 XGF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y696 XGF, 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 Y696 XGF registered?

Y696 XGF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y696 XGF safe to buy?

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