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Y944 AOO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,441 mi
Last recorded52,441 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 AOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 52,441 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 52,026 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 50,564 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 49,081 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,781 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 44,995 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 43,549 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 43,549 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 42,967 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

suspect rear wheel bearing noise but not serious benefit given to vehicle presenter

suspension components corroding

Fail 15 Apr 2014 42,967 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

suspect rear wheel bearing noise but not serious benefit given to vehicle presenter

suspension components corroding

Fail 12 May 2012 41,175 miles

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

rear brake discs not polished on outer edges

Pass 12 May 2012 41,175 miles

rear brake discs not polished on outer edges

Pass 16 Apr 2011 38,531 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear break disc,s worn

undershield slightly insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2011 38,531 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear break disc,s worn

undershield slightly insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,489 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 31,026 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall damiged

Pass 29 Oct 2007 28,356 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 25,666 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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Y944 AOO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y944 AOO, 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 Y944 AOO registered?

Y944 AOO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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