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Y403 SPX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

103,315 mi
Last recorded103,315 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY403 SPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 103,315 miles

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

coolant level on min

Pass 28 Aug 2023 103,308 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 103,053 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 102,781 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 102,763 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 102,616 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 102,544 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 102,287 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 101,973 miles

Both sills at rear starting to corrode,advise repair.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 101,819 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking around sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2015 101,530 miles

corrosion starting in both front chassis rails in wheel arch area

Pass 7 Jul 2014 100,981 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 100,449 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 99,736 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 91,874 miles

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

Offside rear sill corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2010 82,582 miles

Front lower suspension arms and uprights showing signs of corrosion

Hydraulic steering pipes showing signs of corrosion.

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 72,037 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Carbon Monoxide level high in both fast and slow idle tests. See Gas Analysis report.

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 72,037 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Carbon Monoxide level high in both fast and slow idle tests. See Gas Analysis report.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,620 miles

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

power steering pipes corrouded

Pass 10 Jul 2008 65,357 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 28 Jun 2007 56,768 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 50,788 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 47,322 miles

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

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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Y403 SPX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y403 SPX, 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 Y403 SPX registered?

Y403 SPX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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