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Y408 PNK

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,271 mi
Last recorded77,271 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY408 PNK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 77,271 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 77,261 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 76,543 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 76,535 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension locking device ineffective MARKED (5.3.6 (b))

Pass 16 May 2024 75,860 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 75,794 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 74,878 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front and rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2021 73,744 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion to all front and rear suspension

Fail 4 Oct 2021 73,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion to all front and rear suspension

Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,937 miles

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

Front suspension arms coroded

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

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

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

Various areas of under body corosion

Pass 30 Sep 2019 71,030 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 71,030 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,705 miles

All tyres worn on outer edges

Front & Rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 68,410 miles

Front suspension arms corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 68,410 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front suspension arms corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 66,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 64,004 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,915 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,358 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,488 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 46,703 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 42,527 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 37,936 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 34,538 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 30,922 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 26,504 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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Y408 PNK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y408 PNK, 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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Y408 PNK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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