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Y935 YBL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

106,709 mi
Last recorded106,709 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY935 YBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 106,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer joining flange deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2025 106,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 105,430 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 104,911 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 103,937 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 102,914 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 102,914 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 101,606 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 95,286 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 87,577 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 87,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 78,755 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 78,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,580 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 62,260 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 60,758 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 58,620 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,985 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 54,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 51,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear 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)

heavy perishing to both rear tyres and will need changing soon

slight tightness in nearside rear wheel

Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,545 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2009 43,660 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 40,839 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,916 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 31,151 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 YBL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc 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 Y935 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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Y935 YBL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 2001.

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