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Y816 EVK

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

79,859 mi
Last recorded79,859 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY816 EVK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 79,859 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 78,237 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 78,236 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 76,379 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

under body has covered with under seal

Pass 11 Aug 2022 74,772 miles

Under body has been covered with under seal

Pass 12 Aug 2021 72,530 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underbody/suspension components covered in waxoil.

Pass 19 Aug 2020 71,066 miles

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

Underbody/all underbody mechanical components covered in underseal

Fail 19 Aug 2020 71,062 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Underbody/all underbody mechanical components covered in underseal

Pass 15 Aug 2019 69,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underbody suspension arms corroded front/rear but not seriously weakened

Fail 15 Aug 2019 69,650 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underbody suspension arms corroded front/rear but not seriously weakened

Pass 13 Aug 2018 67,823 miles

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

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

underneath suspension component slightly corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2018 67,822 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

underneath suspension component slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 65,248 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,325 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 63,043 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 63,043 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 59,152 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,803 miles

advice both rear tyres on 2mm 185/60/14

Fail 21 Aug 2013 57,803 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advice both rear tyres on 2mm 185/60/14

Fail 22 Aug 2012 56,976 miles

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

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,976 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,179 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 53,217 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,826 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 46,880 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,223 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,174 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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Y816 EVK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 Y816 EVK, 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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Y816 EVK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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