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Y977 EAU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

28,213 mi
Last recorded28,213 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY977 EAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 28,213 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 28,199 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 28,173 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 28,112 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 28,039 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody covered in wax oil

Pass 25 Jun 2020 27,906 miles

whole under body covered in wax oil

Pass 17 May 2019 27,595 miles

slight corroded in places under body

under body has been under sealed

Pass 3 May 2018 27,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2017 26,679 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,260 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 25,662 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 22,865 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 21,418 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 19,537 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 17,421 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,139 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 12,277 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 9,346 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 5,964 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 5,964 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 5,241 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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Y977 EAU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y977 EAU, 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 Y977 EAU registered?

Y977 EAU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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