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Y96 VKE

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,294 mi
Last recorded67,294 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 VKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 67,294 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 67,264 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 65,821 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 65,643 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 65,436 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 66,374 miles

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

Underbody suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2020 66,374 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 65,357 miles

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

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 64,886 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 64,725 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 63,925 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 63,279 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

back box (exhaust) coroded

Fail 9 May 2014 63,279 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

back box (exhaust) coroded

Fail 3 May 2013 62,805 miles

Both front wipers slightly smear windscreen

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust joint coroded

Rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 62,805 miles

Both front wipers slightly smear windscreen

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust joint coroded

Rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 61,817 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose & rattles

Nearside wiper slightly smears screen

Vehicle has slight corrosion under body

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 60,848 miles

All exhaust joints slightly corroded

Both wipers slightly smear screen

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear pads getting low

Pass 22 Mar 2010 59,645 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 56,257 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,032 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 50,086 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 46,457 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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Y96 VKE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 Y96 VKE, 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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Y96 VKE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y96 VKE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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