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Y86 PEV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,945 mi
Last recorded106,945 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY86 PEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 106,945 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 106,943 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 102,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 102,863 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack leaking oil

Pass 11 Aug 2023 98,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various components both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2022 95,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

general underbody corrosion

surface corrosion both front wheel arches

suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2022 95,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general underbody corrosion

surface corrosion both front wheel arches

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 92,947 miles

general underbody corrosion

slight corrosion to os ns front inner wheel arches

Fail 9 Aug 2021 92,946 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear transverse brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

general underbody corrosion

slight corrosion to os ns front inner wheel arches

Pass 11 Aug 2020 90,790 miles

"slight under body corrosion" all areas

Pass 14 Aug 2019 86,612 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to front inner wheel arches /chassis

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2018 80,595 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 77,467 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIE (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIE (6.1.B.2)

SLIGHT TRAVOL ON HAND BRAKE

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S & O/S OUTER SILLS

Pass 8 Jun 2016 66,903 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 66,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front 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 21 Apr 2015 65,871 miles

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

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

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

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

genral component rust to underside of car

Fail 20 Apr 2015 65,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

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

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

genral component rust to underside of car

Pass 9 May 2014 65,090 miles

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

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)

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

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

offside rear lower sill rusty

Fail 1 May 2014 65,061 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front tyre 3mm

nearside rear tyre 3m

offside rear lower sill rusty

offside rear tyre 3mm

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 May 2013 64,125 miles

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres 3mm only

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 15 May 2012 62,363 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2012 62,363 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 59,771 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 57,005 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 53,550 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 44,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 36,324 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 27,935 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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Y86 PEV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y86 PEV, 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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Y86 PEV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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