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Y836 RDM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

96,395 mi
Last recorded96,395 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY836 RDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 96,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 96,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 96,089 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 95,982 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 95,659 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 95,568 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 95,363 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 95,170 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 94,889 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Surface corrosion steering and suspension components

Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,535 miles

Surface corrosion steering and suspension components

Pass 14 Mar 2016 93,738 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 93,211 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Surface corrosion steering and suspension components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 92,296 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 92,296 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 92,004 miles

Air bag light on.

Approx 4,000 miles left on front and rear brake pads.

Exhaust system corroded in places.

Oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 91,994 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads 2-3000 miles left

rear brake pads and discs 1-2000 miles left

Pass 5 May 2011 91,057 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 89,441 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear discs corroded on inner and outer faces

Pass 21 Jul 2009 89,441 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear discs corroded on inner and outer faces

Pass 2 May 2008 87,916 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 82,594 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 73,403 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 73,403 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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Y836 RDM 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 87%.

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 Y836 RDM, 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 Y836 RDM registered?

Y836 RDM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y836 RDM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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