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Y812 AKE

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,966 mi
Last recorded105,966 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY812 AKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 105,966 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 105,745 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 105,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 105,115 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 103,333 miles

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 8 Apr 2021 101,413 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES TO HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2020 101,364 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear flange joint(cat section to back box) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 98,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 98,092 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 90,647 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 84,937 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 82,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2016 82,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,450 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,718 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,548 miles

small cut nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 9 Sep 2011 53,874 miles

nearside rear inner brake pad worn low

offside front and rear tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,044 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,202 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 35,773 miles

exhaust system corroded

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,815 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 26,695 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 22,804 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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Y812 AKE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y812 AKE, 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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Y812 AKE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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