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Y721 LDW

2001 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,231 mi
Last recorded79,231 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY721 LDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 79,231 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 76,479 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 76,233 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 74,792 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2017 74,420 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear suspension corroded both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 73,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded And offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 73,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded And offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,048 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 62,851 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 57,998 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 53,283 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 53,238 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,471 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 48,686 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 47,700 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 46,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under side of car surface corrosion in various places

Pass 17 May 2007 44,526 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)

Pass 31 May 2006 41,681 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 41,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y721 LDW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y721 LDW, 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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Y721 LDW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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