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Y747 KCA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,422 mi
Last recorded72,422 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 KCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 72,422 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 71,624 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 71,624 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 70,882 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 69,512 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 66,747 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 63,478 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 63,478 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 59,033 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 55,254 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 54,049 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 53,109 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 53,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2011 49,124 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 46,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 41,604 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,213 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 39,814 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 37,813 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,791 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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Y747 KCA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y747 KCA, 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 Y747 KCA registered?

Y747 KCA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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