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Y793 VKJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

68,607 mi
Last recorded68,607 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY793 VKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 68,607 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 68,607 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 65,418 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 54,728 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 53,714 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 53,691 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 52,203 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 51,373 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General underbody component surface corrosion.

Offside rear outer sill panel slight corrosion.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 51,371 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General underbody component surface corrosion.

Offside rear outer sill panel slight corrosion.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 48,961 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 48,064 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 48,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,604 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

general underbody component surface corrosion.

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 46,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

general underbody component surface corrosion.

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 44,694 miles

general component surface corrosion.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,214 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

all four tyre outer side walls slightiy deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2015 43,213 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four tyre outer side walls slightiy deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,031 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,472 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,156 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 38,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,086 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,800 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,729 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 30,267 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 26,061 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,859 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 VKJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 72,567 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y793 VKJ, 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 Y793 VKJ registered?

Y793 VKJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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