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Y902 BDU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

100,992 mi
Last recorded100,992 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY902 BDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 100,992 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2026 100,992 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 96,116 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 96,116 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 92,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 91,898 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 90,171 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 88,184 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

pin hole in n/s rack gaiter

Pass 25 Feb 2020 86,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 85,307 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 15 Feb 2018 83,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 82,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 82,017 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 80,798 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 79,257 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 77,256 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 75,064 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 72,781 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 70,282 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 70,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 67,494 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 61,109 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 55,868 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 52,809 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parking brake travel high

Pass 25 Apr 2006 47,309 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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Y902 BDU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y902 BDU, 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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Y902 BDU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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