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Y923 YBL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,275 mi
Last recorded104,275 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY923 YBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 104,275 miles

slight scabby corrosion to both front inner chassis

Fail 21 Jul 2026 104,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

slight scabby corrosion to both front inner chassis

Fail 13 Jul 2026 104,274 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested excessive brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 104,191 miles

both rear inner sills slight scabby

both rear tyres very low on pressure, reinflated

park brake little reserve travel, may need attention/adjustment

Pass 5 Jul 2024 104,034 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 104,033 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps replaced both bulbs ( 501 capless ) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 104,015 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 104,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 103,869 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 103,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 102,246 miles

Offside Rear handbrake nsr only putting 14kgf when pulled up.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 99,259 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 95,531 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,593 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 87,962 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 84,599 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 84,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2013 84,473 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil below minimum, 2 ltrs added to enable test

Fail 11 Jun 2012 81,754 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 81,754 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 76,555 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 76,555 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2010 72,403 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 72,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 66,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 66,427 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,908 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 50,530 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 42,834 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 34,806 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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Y923 YBL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y923 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.

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Y923 YBL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2001.

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