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Y613 WFC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,876 mi
Last recorded97,876 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY613 WFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 97,876 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 97,852 miles

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 Lower 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 Lower 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 Lower 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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 97,804 miles

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

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

slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Pass 6 May 2021 96,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Pass 20 Sep 2019 95,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 90,953 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle to nearside rear

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall in deteriorated

Offside Front tyre slightly worn inner edge

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

Offside power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component end of rack area

Offside steering rack gaiter deteriorated

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

corrosion in general exhaust system

corrosion in places underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2017 90,541 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component end of rack area (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 90,540 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component end of rack area (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 90,586 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

front brake application uneven fronts (3.7.B.2)

uder side /front chassis sections corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 88,140 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 88,129 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 87,971 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 84,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 83,158 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 78,443 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 72,887 miles

both n/plates poor condition fading

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 69,307 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 65,042 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 59,454 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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Y613 WFC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y613 WFC, 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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Y613 WFC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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