CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y794 OVL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

85,567 mi
Last recorded85,567 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY794 OVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 85,567 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 9 Apr 2026 85,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Apr 2025 84,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 84,903 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Apr 2024 83,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 82,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 80,987 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 80,981 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 79,647 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 78,829 miles

ex leaking at rear joint

Pass 2 Apr 2019 78,285 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 77,966 miles

exhaust poor condition front tyres perish

Pass 29 Mar 2017 77,146 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2016 76,636 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2015 75,881 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 75,106 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 75,071 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 74,277 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear joint to silencer

Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,277 miles

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

exhaust rear joint to silencer

Pass 8 Mar 2012 73,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 73,274 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 72,320 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 71,358 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 69,608 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 65,906 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 60,458 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 55,482 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y794 OVL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 Y794 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y794 OVL?

You can check the full history of Y794 OVL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y794 OVL registered?

Y794 OVL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y794 OVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y794 OVL shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y794 OVL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y794 OVL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.