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Y388 LHC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,099 mi
Last recorded126,099 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 LHC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 126,099 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 119,795 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 119,051 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 117,113 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 115,294 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

both inner and outer sills corroding

engine damp with oil

exhaust corroding

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 113,859 miles

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

both outer sill corroded

engine damp with oil

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2017 108,680 miles

Oil leak

Rear outer sills starting to corrode

Steering rack and pipes damp

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 103,265 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 103,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 91,312 miles

rear outer sills weak .

Fail 3 Oct 2015 91,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear outer sills weak .

Fail 8 Oct 2014 79,387 miles

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

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

corroshion to nearside and offside rear of outer sills

Pass 8 Oct 2014 79,387 miles

corroshion to nearside and offside rear of outer sills

Pass 3 Oct 2013 72,561 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 72,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 65,875 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 58,245 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 58,243 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 47,665 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 47,665 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,671 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 36,158 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 31,430 miles

front pads appear low discs corroded

Pass 30 May 2007 26,506 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 21,033 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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Y388 LHC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 Y388 LHC, 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 Y388 LHC registered?

Y388 LHC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y388 LHC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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