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Y287 MVX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

95,001 mi
Last recorded95,001 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY287 MVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 95,001 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

eml light on dash

exhaust fouling rear diff

oil leaks

Fail 5 Aug 2026 95,001 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

eml light on dash

exhaust fouling rear diff

oil leaks

Pass 6 Aug 2025 94,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Nearside Front tyre 18 years old

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

both sides rear outer sills soft/corroded

various suspension components corroded front and rear

Fail 4 Aug 2025 94,587 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Nearside Front tyre 18 years old

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

both sides rear outer sills soft/corroded

various suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 25 Jul 2024 93,546 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all welding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all steering and suspension components corroded ok at time off test

eml light on dash

offside front tyre has 08 dot code

Fail 19 Jul 2024 93,545 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all welding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all steering and suspension components corroded ok at time off test

eml light on dash

offside front tyre has 08 dot code

Pass 3 Jun 2021 93,218 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front chips in windscreen

Nearside Front 10 years old

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear boot pan corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve/long travel

Pass 27 May 2020 93,193 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake has long travel

Fail 27 May 2020 93,193 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))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake has long travel

Pass 9 May 2019 124,608 miles

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded

Nearside Front tyre wear/worn on edges and tread low

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 124,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis at anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded

Nearside Front tyre wear/worn on edges and tread low

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 123,592 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 122,207 miles

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Coolant leak Heater matrix

Exhaust system corroded

Majority of underside of vehicle corroded, but not excessive

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2017 122,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Coolant leak Heater matrix

Exhaust system corroded

Majority of underside of vehicle corroded, but not excessive

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 121,671 miles

front pads low

Pass 8 Apr 2014 115,050 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 115,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 104,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 104,306 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 96,235 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs very rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2012 96,235 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2011 87,166 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 87,166 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 78,919 miles

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

nearside front side reflector damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2010 78,919 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front side reflector damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2009 69,721 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 57,787 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 47,767 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 29,397 miles

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

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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Y287 MVX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 Y287 MVX, 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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Y287 MVX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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