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Y943 AKJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,972 mi
Last recorded72,972 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY943 AKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 72,972 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 72,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2022 71,957 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 71,956 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 71,247 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear wishbones corroded heavy surface rust

Pass 28 Jul 2020 70,616 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg near antiroll bar points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg near antiroll bar points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 69,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 68,487 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 68,487 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 67,636 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 67,636 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 65,840 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 64,010 miles

Corrosion on rear sills

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 61,717 miles

Nearside rear tyre perrishing

Rear pads getting low

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,724 miles

Rear exhaust getting weak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 57,665 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,108 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,745 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,281 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 47,379 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,152 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 41,057 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 25,581 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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Y943 AKJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc 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 Y943 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.

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Y943 AKJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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