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Y886 TGK

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,170 mi
Last recorded60,170 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 TGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 60,170 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 59,541 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2023 58,911 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 58,911 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 58,142 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 57,420 miles

Both sill panels corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 56,473 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sill panels corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 55,073 miles

Both outer sills corroded but not excessively

Pass 23 Aug 2018 53,157 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,942 miles

corrosion nearside outer sill

corrosion both front inner wheel arches

Fail 1 Sep 2017 50,942 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion both front inner wheel arches

corrosion nearside outer sill

Pass 17 May 2016 48,682 miles

corrosion nearside outer sill

corrosion offside front inner wing

Fail 16 May 2016 48,677 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion nearside outer sill

corrosion offside front inner wing

Pass 13 May 2015 46,339 miles

Offside front brake binding

Rust nearside rear outer sill

Pass 12 May 2014 44,387 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 42,415 miles

Slight bind O/S/F brake

Pass 14 May 2012 41,430 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 41,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2011 38,217 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished & showing signs of age.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/s washer jet partially blocked.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,386 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,080 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,928 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,083 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,842 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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Y886 TGK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y886 TGK, 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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What year was Y886 TGK registered?

Y886 TGK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 April 2001.

Is Y886 TGK safe to buy?

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