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Y921 YBL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

32,956 mi
Last recorded32,956 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY921 YBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 32,956 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 32,804 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 32,748 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 32,615 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 31,624 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 31,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 31,498 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 29,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 27,505 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 25,240 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 21,763 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 18,158 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 14,588 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 11,412 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 7,188 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 6,769 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 5,841 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 4,678 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 4,473 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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Y921 YBL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y921 YBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y921 YBL registered?

Y921 YBL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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