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Y172 MTM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,582 mi
Last recorded120,582 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 MTM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2025 120,582 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to inner sills at rear

Pass 9 Oct 2024 117,774 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 117,766 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear joint blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 108,035 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to both front chassis rail/inner wheel arch

Pass 3 Oct 2022 102,192 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 102,189 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced BOTH (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 100,952 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 99,128 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 96,639 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 91,833 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 85,411 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 77,977 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 77,955 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 71,091 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,617 miles

Both front tyres badly cut on inner edges

long travel on handbrake lever

Fail 7 Jul 2014 66,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres badly cut on inner edges

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,707 miles

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 56,841 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 52,288 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 48,568 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 45,194 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,831 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,629 miles

front number plate is cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2006 29,250 miles

all tyres are at or near limit... n/s/r.=1.6mm †o/s/r=2.5mm o/s/f=3.0mm n/s/f=2.5mm

Pass 6 Jul 2005 22,606 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 MTM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MTM, 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 MTM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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