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Y182 DEG

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,757 mi
Last recorded83,757 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY182 DEG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 83,757 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 83,171 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 82,052 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 81,176 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 80,677 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 79,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 79,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 75,160 miles

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

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

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

all suspension wishbones corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 74,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 72,573 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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

wishbones corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 71,133 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system corroded

underseal preventing a full corrosion inspection

Fail 27 May 2016 71,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (2054516) (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (2054516) (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system corroded

underseal preventing a full corrosion inspection

Pass 28 May 2015 70,123 miles

extensive welding at both chassis members. slight rear brake unbalance. fast speed wiper inop whole underneath of vehicle recenrly undersealed

Pass 19 May 2014 69,566 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 69,011 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 68,571 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 67,442 miles

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2011 67,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 58,070 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,165 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 51,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 45,325 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 45,325 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 40,836 miles

as 1st test

Fail 13 Jul 2006 40,836 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag warning lamp staying on

hand brake travel just o k

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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Y182 DEG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y182 DEG, 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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Y182 DEG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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