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Y736 EBW

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

61,917 mi
Last recorded61,917 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY736 EBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 61,917 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 61,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall recomend changing asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 61,100 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 60,634 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 59,563 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 58,706 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 56,864 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 55,249 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 54,011 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 53,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 52,458 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,892 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 49,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 48,110 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 45,792 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 45,792 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 45,535 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

slight corrosion offside outer sill

Pass 6 Dec 2011 43,771 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,531 miles

Nearside rear brake disc pitted.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 39,438 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,232 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,194 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front disc's have marking

Pass 15 Feb 2007 24,675 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 24,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake pad worn

Pass 18 Feb 2006 20,882 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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Y736 EBW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y736 EBW, 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 Y736 EBW registered?

Y736 EBW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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