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Y516 DDU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

35,784 mi
Last recorded35,784 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY516 DDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 35,784 miles

Central Front slight oil leak

both rear discs pitted scored slight

rust under body vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2023 35,292 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Heavy corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 35,277 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Chip outside Zone A but within swept area, chip exceeding 40mm (3.2 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Handbrake high, adjustment required.

Heavy corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 34,968 miles

Handbrake travel high, adjustment required.

Heavy corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Slight oil leak

Vehicle tested wet

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside zone A but not exceeding 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 34,460 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 34,234 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside & offside sills badly corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 34,234 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside & offside sills badly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 33,642 miles

Nearside outer sill section corroded

Offside outer sill section corroded

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 32,448 miles

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

offside and nearside rear outer sill sections are very corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 31,394 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside/offside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 30,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside/offside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,354 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside/offside front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 28,053 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,933 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 26,931 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 25,869 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 24,107 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 22,849 miles

Front brake discs showing wear

Fail 29 Jun 2009 21,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,234 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,373 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,777 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 15,592 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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Y516 DDU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y516 DDU, 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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Y516 DDU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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