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Y82 SBK

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,979 mi
Last recorded82,979 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 SBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 82,979 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 82,956 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.6% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 77,327 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel slightly high

Fail 1 May 2025 77,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

handbrake travel slightly high

Fail 24 Apr 2025 77,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 71,836 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 66,824 miles

vehicle has been previously undersealed at rear

Pass 16 Jun 2021 65,773 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 63,728 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 62,818 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 61,739 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 60,077 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 60,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 58,842 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 55,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and offside rear tyres both have a cut deep enough to reach ply or cords, however both are within the requirements of current mot legislation.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,663 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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and offside rear tyres both have a cut deep enough to reach ply or cords, however both are within the requirements of current mot legislation.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,459 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,037 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,342 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 25,361 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,925 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,724 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,091 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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Y82 SBK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y82 SBK, 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 Y82 SBK registered?

Y82 SBK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y82 SBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y82 SBK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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