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Y554 XKH

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,975 mi
Last recorded115,975 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 XKH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 115,975 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 114,543 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 111,453 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 108,964 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 104,928 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 104,895 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S Sill near seatbelt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 102,403 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front chassis leg corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 97,662 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroding but still structually soundjust before the subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroding but still structually soundjust before the subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 91,907 miles

Front chassis legs corroded

none standard steering wheel fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2017 91,893 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front chassis legs corroded

none standard steering wheel fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2016 83,142 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 69,923 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 69,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 61,616 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 61,616 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 60,670 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 59,762 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 57,760 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 57,179 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 54,945 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 53,278 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,132 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 37,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y554 XKH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y554 XKH, 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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What year was Y554 XKH registered?

Y554 XKH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2001.

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