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Y391 GVW

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,967 mi
Last recorded150,967 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY391 GVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 150,967 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 150,967 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side HANDBRAKE EFFORT TOO LOW AND PARKING BRAKE EFFORT BELOW 16 % (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S REAR INNER AND SILL IS HOLED AND CORRODED TO EXCESS AT REAR END (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 144,198 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak

sills corroded o/s and n/s rear

Pass 7 Dec 2023 136,140 miles

aftermarket cat fitted only just made it though emissions advise to fit a genuine cat

n/s and o/s ball joint dust cover perished

n/s and o/s front has welded patches unable to see complete repair due to plastic panels

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded

n/s and o/s rear tyres bold on inner edges

windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Dec 2023 136,116 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above antiroll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above antiroll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 131,753 miles

chip in screen

rust and corrosion on inner and outer sill

wipers smearing screen

Pass 3 Nov 2021 125,738 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 125,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 122,478 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has been treated well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 116,045 miles

Front subframe/suspension components treated

Rear subframe/suspension components treated

Pass 24 Oct 2018 104,460 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2017 97,575 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all front suspension components corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2017 97,575 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all front suspension components corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 94,010 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 94,010 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 93,692 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 93,692 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MID TO BACK BOX JOIN (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 93,173 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 93,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 88,334 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 82,263 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 22 Nov 2011 75,932 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake pads 60% worn

Pass 8 Nov 2010 69,145 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 59,425 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 59,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,527 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,275 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 47,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 44,119 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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Y391 GVW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y391 GVW, 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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Y391 GVW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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