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Y181 XKE

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,178 mi
Last recorded112,178 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 XKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 112,178 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 106,438 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 106,247 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 (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under the wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between centre and rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Top and Bottom wisbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole on the bottom of wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Top and Bottom wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2020 99,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front suspension slightly corroded

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 89,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 83,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 May 2018 83,323 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2017 76,686 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 76,686 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 70,899 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 67,904 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 62,458 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 56,365 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 50,809 miles

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

front and rear brake disc's rusty due to vehicle not being used but not effecting the brake effeicency

Pass 30 Jun 2010 46,309 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 46,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,725 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,201 miles

hand brake free travel high.

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm on edges.

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 30,492 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 24,585 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 19,151 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 XKE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y181 XKE, 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 XKE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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