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Y774 VCC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,150 mi
Last recorded49,150 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY774 VCC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 49,150 miles

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL CORRODED AND BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHED TYRES 10 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDER BODY CORROSION AND COMPONENTS

Pass 21 Nov 2024 45,298 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER LOOKS TO BE LEAKING

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING TO BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 43,553 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 40,285 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 40,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 36,164 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 36,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 34,110 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 34,108 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 29,792 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 26,281 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear suspension corroded

all front suspension corroded slightly

Pass 18 May 2017 23,282 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 21,845 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 21,357 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 20,921 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 19,043 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 18,025 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 18,025 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 17,537 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 16,637 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 15,220 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 13,874 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 12,683 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 12,683 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 11,060 miles

corrosion to front & rear brake discs.This vehicle has been standing for a period of time

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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Y774 VCC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y774 VCC, 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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Y774 VCC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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