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Y207 SOR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,923 mi
Last recorded71,923 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY207 SOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 71,923 miles

Nearside Front inner arch corroded on chassis but not holed and obscured by undertray

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

Offside Front inner arch on chassis corroded but not holed and obscured by undertray

Rear inner sills corroded but not holed

all suspension components heavily corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 21 May 2024 71,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner arch corroded on chassis but not holed and obscured by undertray

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

Offside Front inner arch on chassis corroded but not holed and obscured by undertray

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear inner sills corroded but not holed

all suspension components heavily corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 71,412 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 71,408 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 70,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2018 70,673 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 69,913 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

Offside Outer sill heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2017 69,913 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer sill heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2016 68,990 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,585 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 67,584 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 65,473 miles

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

offside outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 20 Feb 2014 65,473 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 25 Jun 2013 64,638 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 62,098 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,221 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 60,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,324 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

auxilary stop lamp has an interminant fault

rear tyres wearing low in centre of tread

slight tightness offside front brake

Pass 1 Oct 2008 55,800 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 49,596 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 49,596 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 40,805 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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Y207 SOR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y207 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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Y207 SOR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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