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Y553 RAL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,697 mi
Last recorded166,697 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 RAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 166,697 miles

General corrosion to under body & suspension components

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 162,921 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rails on both sides front slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 188,195 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 155,383 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 149,967 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to suspension components and outer sills

Fail 13 Jul 2021 149,967 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to suspension components and outer sills

Pass 13 Jul 2020 145,571 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion to most suspension components

Fail 13 Jul 2020 145,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion to most suspension components

Pass 17 Jun 2019 140,889 miles

BOTH FRONT CHASSIS LEGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 136,288 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Nearside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED

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

Pass 30 May 2017 135,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 134,306 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 134,287 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 133,385 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 133,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 132,475 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 132,453 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 131,527 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion affecting front and rear sub frame assys generally and rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket

Pass 1 Jun 2012 131,268 miles

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

corrosion affecting front and rear sub frame assys generally

Fail 1 Jun 2012 131,268 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

corrosion affecting front and rear sub frame assys generally

Pass 7 Jun 2011 130,770 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 130,760 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 128,545 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 128,500 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 118,872 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 101,969 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 83,142 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 64,107 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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Y553 RAL 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 71.4%.

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 Y553 RAL, 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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Y553 RAL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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