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Y931 RTR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

48,293 mi
Last recorded48,293 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY931 RTR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 48,293 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 46,983 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (appears corroded possibly has had a filler repair) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 46,881 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 46,655 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 46,287 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 46,284 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 45,639 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 45,420 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 45,176 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 16 Apr 2018 44,023 miles

Both rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 24 Apr 2017 42,889 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,682 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 39,682 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,168 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 32,423 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 28,943 miles

light cracking to inner sidwalls of both rear tyres

Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,023 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 26,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,727 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 23,727 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 20,545 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,777 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 15,231 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 13,019 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 10,442 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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Y931 RTR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 Y931 RTR, 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 Y931 RTR registered?

Y931 RTR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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