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Y747 KSC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,159 mi
Last recorded88,159 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 KSC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 88,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 82,385 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake servo and body below damp with fluid suspect spillage (no leak visible)

Fail 22 Jul 2024 82,350 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake servo and body below damp with fluid suspect spillage (no leak visible)

Pass 28 Jul 2023 77,944 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 76,758 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

o/s sill corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 73,669 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

OSR UNDER SILL RUSTY

REAR ROAD SPRINGS RUSTY

REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD E.R.A.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 73,665 miles

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

OSR UNDER SILL RUSTY

REAR ROAD SPRINGS RUSTY

REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD E.R.A.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,213 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre close to limit

rear suspension heavily corroded

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,769 miles

oil leak

rear discs corroded advise replacement

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 5 Jul 2012 59,765 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

rear discs corroded advise replacement

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 11 Jul 2011 46,135 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 46,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 35,037 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 32,015 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,620 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,126 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 23,411 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 KSC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y747 KSC, 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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Y747 KSC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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