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Y934 FFV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,985 mi
Last recorded55,985 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY934 FFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 55,985 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 55,181 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 53,601 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 53,452 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 53,199 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 52,766 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 16 May 2019 51,686 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 51,686 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 49,619 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 48,264 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 May 2017 48,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 May 2016 46,537 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 44,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 May 2014 42,394 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 40,262 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 38,193 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 35,726 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 35,726 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 31,837 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 29,671 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 25,890 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 20,531 miles

front brake pads 25% left

Pass 23 May 2006 18,202 miles

near side rear shock damp

oil leaks

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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Y934 FFV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y934 FFV, 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 Y934 FFV registered?

Y934 FFV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y934 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y934 FFV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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