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Y562 ODB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,751 mi
Last recorded54,751 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY562 ODB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 54,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All ridged and flexi brake lines show age related corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Fail 3 Apr 2026 54,680 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Surface of disc damaged due to no friction material left on pad (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All ridged and flexi brake lines show age related corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 24 Apr 2025 48,259 miles

All suspension components heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 47,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 46,754 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes under vehicle are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 46,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 46,122 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 45,458 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

steering and suspension components lightly corroded front and rear

Pass 31 Oct 2019 44,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 43,486 miles

all brakes binding slightly

vechicle lightly corroded on the underside in general

Pass 2 Nov 2017 42,462 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 41,538 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

pas pipes corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

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

steel brake pipes are covered in thick grease not allowing full inspection

under side of car has light corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2016 41,538 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

pas pipes corroded

steel brake pipes are covered in thick grease not allowing full inspection

under side of car has light corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2015 40,602 miles

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

Nearside the rear of the outer sill is corroded

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

Offside the rear of the outer sill is corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded going to the steering rack (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 39,465 miles

Some parts of the exhaust system is corroded (but still serviceable)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 39,465 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Some parts of the exhaust system is corroded (but still serviceable)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,043 miles

The nearside and offside rear brake pads are about 2/3 worn.

Fail 4 Nov 2013 38,043 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

The nearside and offside rear brake pads are about 2/3 worn.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 36,021 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 31,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,591 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 27,766 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 24,476 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,409 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,132 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 13,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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Y562 ODB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y562 ODB, 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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Y562 ODB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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