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Y793 OVL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

102,484 mi
Last recorded102,484 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY793 OVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 102,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 102,477 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 102,433 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 100,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 98,266 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pipe misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 96,165 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 93,349 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting point on front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 89,289 miles

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 8 May 2019 89,289 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 85,337 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 82,147 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 78,432 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 78,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 75,830 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 72,458 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 72,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 69,259 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 67,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 64,575 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 64,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 58,404 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 58,404 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 56,499 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 56,499 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 55,517 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2007 54,230 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 51,786 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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Y793 OVL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y793 OVL, 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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Y793 OVL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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