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Y631 KFB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

138,833 mi
Last recorded138,833 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY631 KFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 138,833 miles

Corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5mm @centre of tread. 205/50R15 86V. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5.4mm @centre of tread. 205/50R15 86V. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 138,615 miles

Corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5.1mm 205/50R15 86V. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5.4mm 205/50R15 86V. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S, upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S, upper and lower arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 131,831 miles

Corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5.5mm @centre of tread. 205/50R15 86V. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 2.3mm @centre of tread. 205/50R15 86V. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 6.1mm @centre of tread. 205/50R15 86V. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 3.1mm @centre of tread. 205/50R15 86V. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 131,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor/inner sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5.5mm @centre of tread. 205/50R15 86V. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 2.3mm @centre of tread. 205/50R15 86V. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 6.1mm @centre of tread. 205/50R15 86V. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 3.1mm @centre of tread. 205/50R15 86V. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 122,709 miles

Corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and Lower arms, front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and Lower arms, front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and Lower arms, front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and Lower arms, front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 122,709 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and Lower arms, front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and Lower arms, front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and Lower arms, front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and Lower arms, front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 119,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower and upper arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower and upper arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

Fail 16 Aug 2021 119,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing/wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower and upper arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower and upper arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

Pass 21 Aug 2020 113,155 miles

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))

Surface corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

Fail 12 Aug 2020 113,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis area in front of suspension component mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis area in front of suspension component mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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))

Surface corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

Pass 6 Aug 2019 104,862 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 104,678 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhuast blow (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment lower column by rack (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 101,628 miles

front suspension joint rubbers perished

vehicle structure corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2018 101,628 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension joint rubbers perished

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 96,726 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All front ball joint covers (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 96,726 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All front ball joint covers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 91,016 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 90,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,857 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 81,777 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 72,094 miles

Both outer sills corroded but not holed

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 62,127 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 62,127 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,067 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 45,366 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted to nearside front seat so unable to check adult belt

emissions

offside front suspension has slight play

Fail 13 Dec 2011 45,366 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted to nearside front seat so unable to check adult belt

emissions

offside front suspension has slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,201 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 37,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,346 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 30,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,498 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 19,296 miles

front brake pads

Pass 18 May 2006 16,961 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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Y631 KFB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y631 KFB, 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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Y631 KFB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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