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Y754 GEL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,275 mi
Last recorded92,275 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY754 GEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 92,275 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 91,136 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 91,136 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 89,766 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 88,847 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 88,140 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 87,652 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 86,946 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,979 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,881 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 84,881 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,822 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 82,757 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 82,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 81,247 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 81,247 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 79,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear outer sills corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 79,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear outer sills corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,964 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear sill areas corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 76,844 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2011 73,682 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 73,682 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2010 61,975 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge raised tread

Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,845 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 42,157 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,572 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 29,494 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

slight engine oil leak

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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Y754 GEL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y754 GEL, 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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Y754 GEL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 2001.

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