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Y182 MPU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,951 mi
Last recorded89,951 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY182 MPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 89,951 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 86,230 miles

both drive shaft oil seals leaking

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Jul 2025 86,226 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear brake pad incorrectly fitted (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed engine not running correctly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension locking device ineffective drop link (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension locking device ineffective drop link (5.3.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached locking nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment incorrect locking nut (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment incorrect locking nut fitted (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both drive shaft oil seals leaking

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Sep 2021 81,804 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 81,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 78,881 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 78,881 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 66,748 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 65,645 miles

underside components corroded throughout

Fail 1 Jun 2018 65,640 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

underside components corroded throughout

Pass 21 Mar 2017 64,756 miles

underside suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 64,735 miles

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

underside suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 64,375 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 64,374 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 63,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 63,074 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 60,520 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,573 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 55,099 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 8 Aug 2011 46,205 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2010 34,185 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 33,044 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,373 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 25,815 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,494 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 18,649 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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Y182 MPU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y182 MPU, 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 MPU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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