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Y181 FCY

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

92,005 mi
Last recorded92,005 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 FCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 92,005 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear General underbody condition corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2026 91,971 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

general underbody condition corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2026 91,968 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

general underbody condition corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2024 84,228 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/15 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/15 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

cant inspect outer sills due too side skirts

multiple areas of corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Apr 2024 84,224 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/15 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/15 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

cant inspect outer sills due too side skirts

multiple areas of corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Mar 2024 84,217 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to being insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to being insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/15 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/15 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing back box

cant inspect outer sills due to side skirts

multiple areas of corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2023 74,251 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 55,616 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 46,275 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 43,973 miles

SERV?..185/60/14 X 4,,CLUTCH PEDAL NOISEY/SQUEEK,,NSR & OSR UPPER/LOWER SUS ARMS VHSC,,,,VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE HSC TO MULTIPLE AREAS/UNITS ETC,,IT IS 18 YR OLD !!

Fail 18 May 2019 43,973 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps NSR & OSR =2=BOTH=ALL (4.7.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected INNER FLITCH AREAS (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SERV?..185/60/14 X 4,,CLUTCH PEDAL NOISEY/SQUEEK,,NSR & OSR UPPER/LOWER SUS ARMS VHSC,,,,VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE HSC TO MULTIPLE AREAS/UNITS ETC,,IT IS 18 YR OLD !!

Pass 20 Feb 2018 43,423 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 43,423 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 42,137 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 42,124 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 40,636 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 39,094 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 37,458 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 34,479 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 34,475 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 21 Feb 2012 30,974 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,239 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 22,836 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,901 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,200 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 13,394 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 11,222 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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Y181 FCY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y181 FCY, 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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Y181 FCY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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