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Y84 CER

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

44,905 mi
Last recorded44,905 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY84 CER
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 44,905 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 43,919 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 42,636 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 42,166 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 38,714 miles

Exhaust noisy Catalytic Converter rattling (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads have uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 35,254 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 34,363 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 34,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 31,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 27,943 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 26,619 miles

Nearside sills soft

Pass 29 Jul 2016 25,408 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 24,876 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 24,548 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 23,838 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 22,814 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 21,207 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 18,227 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 16,701 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,979 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,183 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 12,395 miles

all four tyres worn inner and outer edges

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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Y84 CER is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y84 CER, 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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Y84 CER is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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