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Y848 KEU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

84,557 mi
Last recorded84,557 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 KEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 84,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension parts starting to corrode

offside and nearside rear inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jul 2025 81,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all suspension starting to corrode

Pass 1 Aug 2024 76,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

all suspension parts starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jul 2023 69,418 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing by antrollbar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension parts corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2023 69,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing by antrollbar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front and rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 61,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust starting to corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 54,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension parts starting to corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2021 54,019 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension parts starting to corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 48,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars and cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracks and cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front and rear suspension parts starting to corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 44,379 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 44,368 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Nearside and offside chassis legs corroded

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 43,558 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by anti roll bar mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 41,501 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti Roll Bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,180 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 40,180 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,274 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,441 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 34,695 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,484 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,004 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,143 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 13 Mar 2009 23,954 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,001 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,722 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 16,667 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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Y848 KEU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y848 KEU, 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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Y848 KEU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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