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Y588 YAT

2001 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,127 mi
Last recorded52,127 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY588 YAT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 52,127 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 51,706 miles

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 4 Jul 2025 51,706 miles

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

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 23 Jun 2025 51,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear sills corroding

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 51,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 49,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin .5 mm left to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2022 47,595 miles

both rear sill sections corroding

Fail 30 Jun 2022 47,595 miles

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

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

both rear sill sections corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2021 45,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

battery needs to be bolted down a little more as it can move a little

both front brakes very slightly binding

Pass 17 Apr 2019 44,521 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively ns and os (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,825 miles

front brakes could do with being checked in a 1000 miles to see if they need to be gone over as they're slightly binding

Pass 29 Mar 2017 41,482 miles

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

Front both tyres perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,258 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 36,985 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 32,322 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 29,178 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 24,664 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 21,722 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 17,736 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres starting to crack on outer side walls. o/s/f wiper starting to tear

Fail 30 Jul 2009 17,664 miles

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

n/s/f and both rear tyres starting to crack on outer side walls. o/s/f wiper starting to tear

Pass 8 Jul 2008 15,807 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 14,340 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 11,563 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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Y588 YAT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y588 YAT, 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 Y588 YAT registered?

Y588 YAT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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