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Y767 UBE

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,277 mi
Last recorded108,277 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY767 UBE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 108,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

underbody covered in thick underseal and has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2024 108,194 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 107,860 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 107,347 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 107,033 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 106,159 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 97,938 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 90,255 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 83,631 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 75,886 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,013 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 64,588 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 61,341 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 60,170 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 59,007 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 59,007 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 57,481 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 56,064 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 16 Feb 2009 56,064 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,974 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 45,932 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 40,885 miles

The exhaust system is showing signs of corrosion at the rear section around the centre pipe/rear silencer flange joint.

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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Y767 UBE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y767 UBE, 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 Y767 UBE registered?

Y767 UBE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2001.

Is Y767 UBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y767 UBE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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