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Y591 SOR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,923 mi
Last recorded70,923 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY591 SOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 70,923 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 70,922 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 68,437 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 68,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 66,382 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 64,590 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components have general surface corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2021 63,167 miles

both outer sills corroded at the rear

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

all suspension components have general surface corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2020 61,560 miles

All suspension has general surface corrosion

Both outer sills corroded at rear

Pass 11 Dec 2019 60,233 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 56,721 miles

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion on rear sill,

Offside Rear Slight corrosion on rear sill.

Fail 24 May 2018 56,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion on rear sill,

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Slight corrosion on rear sill.

Pass 3 Jun 2017 54,650 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 50,559 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 45,686 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 45,686 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Aug 2014 39,563 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 35,464 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 29,603 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 24,050 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 20,897 miles

Wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 4 Aug 2009 17,111 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 12,305 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 11,106 miles

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

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

advise exhaust shield/baffle rattle

Pass 14 Jul 2006 10,269 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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Y591 SOR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y591 SOR, 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 Y591 SOR registered?

Y591 SOR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 2001.

Is Y591 SOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y591 SOR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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