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Y831 AOR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

71,211 mi
Last recorded71,211 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 AOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 71,211 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 70,324 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 68,818 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 68,418 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 67,794 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 67,169 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2020 66,402 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 66,068 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,678 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,033 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,397 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 63,397 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 62,690 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,682 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 10 Apr 2013 61,121 miles

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

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 4 Apr 2012 59,397 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 58,680 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 58,675 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,051 miles

rear tyres becoming worn

Pass 28 Apr 2009 57,683 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,437 miles

wet conditions

Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,982 miles

n\s front tyre becoming worn

o\s front tyre worn [ just legal ]

Pass 10 May 2006 55,366 miles

front tyres waring inner tread

handbrake reserve travel

rear tyres becoming worn

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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Y831 AOR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y831 AOR, 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

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What year was Y831 AOR registered?

Y831 AOR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y831 AOR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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