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Y859 KEU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,603 mi
Last recorded69,603 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 KEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 69,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear section of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coming out of the 3 way (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 68,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 68,856 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 68,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

underside udersealed

Fail 9 May 2024 68,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

underside udersealed

Pass 20 May 2023 66,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 64,658 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 63,755 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 62,664 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 60,417 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,186 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 56,923 miles

Offside Front brake starting to bind

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 54,832 miles

some corrosion o/s and n/s rear outer metal brake pipes

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,531 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 50,191 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

age cracking to all suspension rubbers

both front tyres are 10 years old

both front tyres heavy advanced age cracking attention required

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front chassis legs

corrosion to sills

exhaust corroded

heavy corrosion to suspension components

nsr tyre is 9 years old

os door damaged

osf disc dis-coloured signs of gotten hot

osf hub binding slightly

stone chips in windscreen

wipers juddering

Fail 16 Apr 2014 50,173 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

age cracking to all suspension rubbers

both front tyres are 10 years old

both front tyres heavy advanced age cracking attention required

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front chassis legs

corrosion to sills

exhaust corroded

heavy corrosion to suspension components

nsr tyre is 9 years old

os door damaged

osf disc dis-coloured signs of gotten hot

osf hub binding slightly

stone chips in windscreen

wipers juddering

Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,849 miles

both front anf n/s/r tyres age cracking

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,477 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heavy age cracking to front tyres

screw in n/s/r tyre inner shoulder will require new tyre

suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,846 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 39,846 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,249 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 36,441 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 32,471 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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Y859 KEU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y859 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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Y859 KEU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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