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Y995 EAU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,671 mi
Last recorded96,671 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY995 EAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 96,671 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 96,665 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 95,529 miles

All four tyres perished

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 93,035 miles

All four tyres very slightly perished

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 93,030 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

All four tyres very slightly perished

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 89,045 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 82,506 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corroded and been undersealed in places

Pass 23 Aug 2018 81,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both front valve stems perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2017 80,102 miles

Nearside Front cracking in between treads

Offside Front cracking in between treads

exhausts systems coroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,742 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 78,732 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 77,449 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres perishing 205/45 R16 W

exhaust system corroded

general under-body corrosion

rear diff earthing strap broken

Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,283 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp lens covers deteriorated

front brake discs worn/corroded/scored

general underside corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2013 73,995 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,530 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 71,524 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 63,001 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 63,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 54,926 miles

offside and nearside brake discs pitted

offside outer sill rusty

offside rear light lense cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2010 54,926 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside brake discs pitted

offside outer sill rusty

offside rear light lense cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2009 45,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 45,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 38,716 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 38,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 30,913 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 25,415 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,398 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight disc runout near side front

Pass 17 Jun 2005 19,991 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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Y995 EAU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y995 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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Y995 EAU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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