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Y814 GDW

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,563 mi
Last recorded81,563 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY814 GDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 81,563 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 81,563 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 80,696 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 78,968 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 77,565 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 77,561 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 76,274 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 74,864 miles

nearside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2020 74,836 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2019 72,975 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brakes are slightly out of balance

nearside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2019 72,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brakes are slightly out of balance

nearside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 70,690 miles

Both lower arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 68,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 65,330 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 62,332 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 62,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 May 2014 158,400 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 158,400 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 56,152 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 56,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 53,725 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 51,014 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,565 miles

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

wiper blades split

Pass 12 May 2009 45,202 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 42,501 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 42,152 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 May 2007 38,681 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 38,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2006 28,887 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 28,887 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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Y814 GDW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y814 GDW, 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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Y814 GDW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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