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Y171 LDN

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,826 mi
Last recorded91,826 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 LDN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 91,826 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 91,493 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 90,794 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 90,784 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 90,095 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 89,894 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 89,525 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 89,161 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 88,829 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 87,723 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,417 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 85,274 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 85,274 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 83,218 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 83,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 79,029 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 75,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 75,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 71,723 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,828 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 63,933 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 60,409 miles

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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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Y171 LDN is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y171 LDN, 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 Y171 LDN registered?

Y171 LDN is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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