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Y943 UKN

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,395 mi
Last recorded48,395 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY943 UKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 48,395 miles
Fail 25 May 2026 48,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2025 47,260 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 46,110 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 43,182 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 41,787 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 41,130 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 39,172 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 37,503 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 35,408 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 33,502 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,231 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 31,639 miles

n/s sill corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,381 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,102 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 26,995 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 26,995 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 24,779 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 23,598 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 21,897 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 20,923 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 UKN is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y943 UKN, 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 UKN registered?

Y943 UKN is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y943 UKN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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