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Y945 AKJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

75,275 mi
Last recorded75,275 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY945 AKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 75,275 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 75,267 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded t piece (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 71,499 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 71,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 70,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near brake hose and pipe clip (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 70,608 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near brake hose and pipe clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 69,121 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 64,865 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 64,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorsill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 60,203 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 55,761 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 55,316 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 May 2017 54,476 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2017 54,476 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2016 53,494 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,611 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 46,611 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,841 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2013 41,841 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 40,486 miles

front brake balance high (but within limits)

front brake pads on limit

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake pads nearing limit

Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,443 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,436 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,900 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 27,900 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,544 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,507 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 19,280 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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Y945 AKJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y945 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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Y945 AKJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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