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Y72 PEV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,312 mi
Last recorded55,312 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 PEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 55,312 miles

General steering/suspension component corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Small damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill corroding.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres splitting in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 53,134 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 52,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 52,044 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear[flexi joint] at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 52,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested calliper leaking/pads below 1.5mm (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear[flexi joint] at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 51,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 51,505 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 51,015 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 50,750 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 49,960 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 49,960 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,403 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 8 Mar 2018 49,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres perished

Pass 7 Apr 2017 48,773 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres perished

Pass 10 Mar 2016 45,306 miles

nearside & offside front tyres sidewalls in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,704 miles

osf / nsf tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls

Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,579 miles

nearside front tyre showing slight cracking

offside front tyre showing heavy cracking but not deep enough to expose ply cords

Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,440 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 39,423 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,728 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,145 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 33,282 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 29,389 miles

all four brake discs have surface rust on them

Pass 22 Feb 2006 27,605 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y72 PEV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y72 PEV, 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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Y72 PEV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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