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Y893 EUG

2001 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,533 mi
Last recorded116,533 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY893 EUG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 116,533 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 116,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 112,895 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 110,590 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 104,846 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 104,387 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front wings corroded on lower edge

Pass 30 Oct 2019 103,784 miles

under body very dry and rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2018 102,839 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2017 100,797 miles

rear discs very rusty

Pass 16 May 2016 99,762 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 98,647 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 98,583 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,550 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 93,357 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 88,383 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 88,308 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 83,592 miles

Both sides front brake pads low

Both sides rear brake pads low

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2010 83,581 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both sides front brake pads low

Both sides rear brake pads low

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 74,007 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 64,625 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 52,639 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 52,305 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 52,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 45,910 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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Y893 EUG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y893 EUG, 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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Y893 EUG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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