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588 PAF

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,891 mi
Last recorded107,891 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration588 PAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 107,891 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 107,656 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 107,604 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 106,646 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 105,827 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 105,447 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 104,882 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 104,876 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 104,412 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 103,526 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 102,449 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres slightly perished in tread

Pass 4 Apr 2012 101,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four tyres getting perished in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2011 100,982 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 100,974 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 99,838 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 98,263 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 7 Apr 2008 97,349 miles

Damage to sidewall n/s/r tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake pads worn

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 97,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Damage to sidewall n/s/r tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake pads worn

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 93,520 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 93,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads worn

Pass 24 Mar 2006 89,021 miles

Both front brake pads getting low

Corrosion to rear brake discs

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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588 PAF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 588 PAF, 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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588 PAF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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