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Y943 KJX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,029 mi
Last recorded107,029 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 107,029 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 106,509 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 105,442 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension and subframe has corrosion

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

Rear suspension and subframe has corrosion

Underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 11 May 2023 104,419 miles

All Brake discs rusty

All suspension components and subframes have surface corrosion

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

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2019 104,278 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 101,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2017 98,917 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 98,914 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 94,701 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 94,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 81,906 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 81,906 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust system outer skin deteriated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,535 miles

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

front chassis legs starting to corrode

front wishbones starting to become weak

nsr outer sill poor at rear

Pass 30 Mar 2012 72,175 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 69,758 miles

front brake discs poor

Pass 9 Apr 2010 68,297 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 66,000 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 66,000 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 60,019 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 52,501 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 46,903 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 KJX 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 81.8%.

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 KJX, 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 Y943 KJX registered?

Y943 KJX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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