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Y843 YKM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,239 mi
Last recorded89,239 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY843 YKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 89,239 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 88,482 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 83,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 76,440 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 76,440 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 69,824 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 8 Oct 2019 67,118 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 67,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 64,391 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 58,280 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 58,128 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 57,254 miles

All tyres cracking

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 54,701 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 53,644 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,780 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,879 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 42,850 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 38,923 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,816 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 33,789 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 29,699 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 23,853 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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Y843 YKM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y843 YKM, 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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Y843 YKM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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