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Y962 RDM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,469 mi
Last recorded70,469 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY962 RDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 70,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both NS and OS tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NS and OS arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both NS and OS tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both NS and OS bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 70,469 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both NS and OS tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NS and OS arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both NS and OS tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both NS and OS bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 65,360 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 65,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2023 59,564 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 56,578 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 56,155 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 55,896 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 55,886 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 55,087 miles

surface corrosion under car

Pass 28 May 2015 54,952 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 53,980 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 53,980 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 52,491 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 52,491 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,162 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 35,227 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,097 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,970 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 16,335 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 11,635 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 11,635 miles

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

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

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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Y962 RDM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y962 RDM, 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 Y962 RDM registered?

Y962 RDM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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