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Y748 GUF

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,994 mi
Last recorded70,994 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

RegistrationY748 GUF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 70,994 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 68,308 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 68,308 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 66,502 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 63,517 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 60,876 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2021 60,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 60,546 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside rear tyre worn on the edges of the tread and cracked between the tread

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 56,768 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Aug 2018 56,766 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,976 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 51,634 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,773 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,898 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 45,792 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,382 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 43,423 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,398 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,644 miles

air bag fault warning light on

offside rear roadwheel distorted inner and outer rims

Pass 8 Jul 2009 36,730 miles

air bag fault warning light flashing on dashboard

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge badly

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge badly

Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,692 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 29,304 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 24,656 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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Y748 GUF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y748 GUF, 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 Y748 GUF registered?

Y748 GUF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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