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Y518 SOO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

126,278 mi
Last recorded126,278 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 SOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 126,278 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 125,278 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all suspension very rusty and chassis

Fail 17 Jun 2025 125,262 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f and o/s/f chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all suspension very rusty and chassis

Pass 14 Jun 2024 122,072 miles

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

all suspension very rusty chassis rusty front worse

Fail 12 Jun 2024 122,063 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

all suspension very rusty chassis rusty front worse

Pass 28 Jun 2021 121,880 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 121,875 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2020 121,607 miles

REAR OUTER SILLS EXTREMELY CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

Pass 13 Jun 2019 121,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2019 121,097 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2018 119,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jun 2018 119,896 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jun 2017 118,328 miles

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

both front wipers have a slight streak in operation

Fail 7 Jun 2017 118,328 miles

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

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

both front wipers have a slight streak in operation

Pass 14 Jun 2016 116,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 116,143 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear brake discs are Pitted and scored (strongly) advise they be changed

Nearside Front Brake binding

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 110,702 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 101,086 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 May 2013 98,156 miles

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

nearside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2012 96,155 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 92,948 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers lightly streaking.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 90,083 miles

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

Oil leak

exposed brake & fuel pipes starting to salt up

front & rear wheel arches/inner wings/components dirty

parking brake travel on 11-12 clicks

Pass 30 May 2009 81,883 miles

Oil leak

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

exposed brake pipes/ferrules salting up/lightly corroding

under-belly tray fitted

wheel arches dirty

Pass 16 Jun 2008 70,963 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 70,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 59,041 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 59,041 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 45,888 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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Y518 SOO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 Y518 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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Y518 SOO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2001.

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