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Y699 EAF

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,672 mi
Last recorded80,672 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 EAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 80,672 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 79,245 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 78,275 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 77,259 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 76,174 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 74,990 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 73,842 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 72,228 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,040 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 67,825 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 64,561 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,179 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 58,185 miles

rear outer sills corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2014 58,185 miles

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

rear outer sills corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,024 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 54,878 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 54,485 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 54,485 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 53,365 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 53,335 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 53,335 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,214 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 42,613 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 36,183 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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Y699 EAF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y699 EAF, 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 Y699 EAF registered?

Y699 EAF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y699 EAF safe to buy?

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