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Y189 SOR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,737 mi
Last recorded81,737 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 SOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 81,737 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 80,340 miles

all suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 79,066 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2024 79,066 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 77,743 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 75,836 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 74,340 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 72,464 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 69,017 miles

slight corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 29 Jan 2019 69,015 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 2 Feb 2018 66,264 miles

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

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

tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Feb 2017 64,000 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 63,224 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear outer sill has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2015 62,532 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 62,532 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 62,127 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 61,087 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 59,018 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 55,087 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 55,087 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 51,157 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 10 Feb 2009 47,112 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 41,360 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 35,775 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 30,597 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 30,597 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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Y189 SOR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y189 SOR, 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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What year was Y189 SOR registered?

Y189 SOR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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