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Y421 FNH

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,800 mi
Last recorded131,800 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 FNH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 131,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 115,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 100,889 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill- Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate missing

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

various points of corrosion around vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2023 88,873 miles

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

Nearside Front brake back plate missing

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

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

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

various points of corrosion around vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2022 80,797 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear outer sills have been filled ,unable to assess the quality of repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 80,793 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear outer sills have been filled ,unable to assess the quality of repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 76,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Flitch under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 76,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Flitch under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 76,351 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 76,288 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 76,288 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 71,007 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 70,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 64,980 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 59,801 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 59,801 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 52,075 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 8 Jan 2008 39,714 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 34,443 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 34,443 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 30,236 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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Y421 FNH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y421 FNH, 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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Y421 FNH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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