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Y995 EKR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

63,082 mi
Last recorded63,082 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY995 EKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 63,082 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 63,079 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 62,583 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 60,490 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 59,484 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 59,484 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 57,919 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 53,374 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,374 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 52,254 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,491 miles

engine is slightly hunting

Pass 29 Jun 2013 47,611 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 42,444 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,856 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,882 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,871 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,141 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 23,813 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 18,939 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 EKR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 EKR, 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 Y995 EKR registered?

Y995 EKR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y995 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y995 EKR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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