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Y517 SOO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,046 mi
Last recorded58,046 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 SOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 58,046 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 58,046 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 53,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

NS headlamp lower mount broken - headlamp secure when bonnet is closed

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OSR body sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 53,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

NS headlamp lower mount broken - headlamp secure when bonnet is closed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

OSR body sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 53,209 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OSF chassis corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 48,660 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 44,156 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 44,154 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 43,848 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 43,041 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 38,656 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 37,350 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 37,350 miles

Emissions not tested ENGINE CUT OUT & WOULD NOT RESTART. (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 36,826 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 35,908 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 34,534 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 32,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 30,598 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2011 28,476 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 25,716 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 25,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 22,878 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 19,267 miles

Front brake-pads getting low.

Fail 24 May 2008 19,267 miles

Front brake-pads getting low.

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

Pass 24 May 2007 16,331 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 12,897 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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Y517 SOO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc 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 Y517 SOO, 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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Y517 SOO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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