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Y474 LBF

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,772 mi
Last recorded78,772 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY474 LBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 78,772 miles

suspension components corroded + undersealed

Fail 16 Oct 2025 78,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

suspension components corroded + undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2024 78,271 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 77,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under body corrosion not excessive

Pass 18 May 2022 73,021 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 73,018 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 72,833 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 58,612 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 57,946 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn close to limit

chassis corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 52,802 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 52,802 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

aftermarket steering wheel fitted

both rear outer sills heavily corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2018 52,761 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

aftermarket steering wheel fitted

both rear outer sills heavily corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,451 miles

corrosion showing to rear outer sills

corrosion showing to suspension components and subframes

Pass 2 Apr 2016 40,265 miles

near side rear wing slight corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,318 miles

all front and rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

n/s and o/s rear sills corroded.

n/s and o/s/f chassis rails corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,922 miles

front and rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,508 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,048 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,689 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,147 miles

Brake pipe on rear axle requires changing due to corrosion.

Front and rear suspension arm and front uprights have heavy shail. Advise treatment before they are past saving.

Front brakes 66 worn and have 24 percent imbalance.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,391 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,111 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 22,145 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 19,279 miles

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

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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Y474 LBF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y474 LBF, 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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Y474 LBF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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