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Y785 AKL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,309 mi
Last recorded95,309 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY785 AKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 95,309 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 91,750 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 90,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 82,197 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 82,196 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,316 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 77,316 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2015 72,946 miles

Both front tyres have perishing outer sidewalls.

Both outer sills have corrosion progressing.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 65,869 miles

front tyres cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to rear outer sills on both sides but not yet excessive

Fail 21 Jun 2014 65,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to rear outer sills on both sides but not yet excessive

front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 29 May 2013 60,736 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 60,736 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 58,716 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 54,980 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 51,769 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 45,150 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 45,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,948 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 34,242 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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Y785 AKL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y785 AKL, 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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Y785 AKL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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