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Y418 FNU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,117 mi
Last recorded97,117 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY418 FNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 97,117 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 93,151 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 81,801 miles

Various areas of light corrosion under body

Fail 26 Jul 2023 81,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Various areas of light corrosion under body

Pass 14 Dec 2021 79,202 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear earth wire broken

front and rear suspension and sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2021 79,200 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure studs broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bar bolt loose and bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure nuts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension and sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2021 79,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (2012) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (2012) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (2012) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (2012) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 78,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 77,860 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,053 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 74,934 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,989 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 70,986 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s headlamp pattern poor

n/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge

wipers poor

Fail 9 Mar 2015 69,261 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch fluid level on minimum

coolant level low

front brake pads worn

n/s headlamp pattern poor

n/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge

wipers poor

Pass 8 Mar 2014 65,634 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

minor oil leak

slight bind on o/s/f brake

slight lag o/s/f brake -23%

Fail 7 Mar 2014 65,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

minor oil leak

slight bind on o/s/f brake

slight lag o/s/f brake -23%

Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,332 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s washer aim slightly poor

rear sills heavily corroded

slight lag/bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,125 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads worn

front tyres starting to wear edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads very worn/close to limit

Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

all brake pads worn

wipers slightly poor

Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,702 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre pressure appears low

rear tyres wearing centre tread

Fail 9 Mar 2010 48,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

enginr running rough

o/s/f tyre pressure appears low

rear tyres wearing centre tread

Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,958 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 40,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 40,336 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 35,644 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2006 32,631 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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Y418 FNU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y418 FNU, 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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Y418 FNU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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