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Y935 AKJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

127,244 mi
Last recorded127,244 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY935 AKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 127,244 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 126,048 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 124,909 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 123,332 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 122,338 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 122,338 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 122,164 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 121,554 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 121,435 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 120,085 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 114,635 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 107,576 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 99,631 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 90,972 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,748 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 76,240 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 67,399 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 59,719 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,922 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,343 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,604 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 27,394 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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Y935 AKJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y935 AKJ, 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 Y935 AKJ registered?

Y935 AKJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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