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Y171 PNA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,374 mi
Last recorded95,374 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 PNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 95,374 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Slight corrosion to suspension components (Surface Rust)

Pass 21 May 2024 82,015 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 81,391 miles

both front upper wishbone inner sleeves slight damage

both outer sills corroding

chip in windscreen

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 78,713 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 77,749 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 77,083 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 May 2018 77,073 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 75,724 miles

lots of surface rust on front and rear lower suspension arms

Pass 12 May 2016 73,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 65,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 62,880 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 62,837 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 58,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2012 56,004 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake discs rusty x4

all suspension components rusty

exhaust rusty

sill/wheel arch rusty o/s/rear

Pass 24 Feb 2011 53,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all brake discs surface rust x4

brake hose slight twist o/s/f

Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,365 miles

all suspension components o/s/f inner chassis leg/front and rear anti roll bars /sub frames /wish bones surface rust

Fail 2 Mar 2010 51,365 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all suspension components o/s/f inner chassis leg/front and rear anti roll bars /sub frames /wish bones surface rust

Pass 9 Jan 2009 48,771 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 43,264 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 38,024 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 35,636 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 35,636 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 PNA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PNA, 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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Y171 PNA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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