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Y598 LTF

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

94,445 mi
Last recorded94,445 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY598 LTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 94,445 miles

Central Front subframe corroded

Central Rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2024 89,229 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly corroded

Rear Sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 85,672 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 85,428 miles

both headlamp lenses slightly cloudy

various component corrosion

Fail 16 May 2023 85,419 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked, close to exposing cords. 185/60R14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged both fronts split (5.2.3 (j))

both headlamp lenses slightly cloudy

various component corrosion

Pass 24 May 2022 84,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 83,979 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 83,912 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2020 82,928 miles

general underside of car rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2019 81,893 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (Both Front) (5.2.3 (j))

General under-body condition rusty

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 Apr 2018 80,602 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 80,594 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 79,474 miles

front to rear brake pipe rusty and coverd in grease

various underbody corrosion but not excessive and no holes

Pass 23 Mar 2016 78,793 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 78,342 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 78,342 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,581 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 76,523 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,870 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,543 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 64,127 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 61,012 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,857 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 53,534 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 49,839 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 47,058 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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Y598 LTF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y598 LTF, 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 Y598 LTF registered?

Y598 LTF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y598 LTF safe to buy?

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