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Y172 MBM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,361 mi
Last recorded113,361 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 MBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2025 113,361 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 110,143 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 110,143 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 103,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all over front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all under sealed front to rear outer sills both sides smart repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring worn and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring worn and corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 102,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 102,323 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 93,777 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 93,775 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,833 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

suspension components showing sighns of corrosion

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,102 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 75,295 miles

Rear box flange rusty

Fail 19 Feb 2014 75,295 miles

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

Rear box flange rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2013 71,414 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 65,047 miles

Off side rear brake disc outer face pitted

Pass 19 Feb 2011 63,147 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,785 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 46,283 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 31,207 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 26,651 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 24,373 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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Y172 MBM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y172 MBM, 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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Y172 MBM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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