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Y633 MBU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

96,235 mi
Last recorded96,235 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY633 MBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 96,235 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2025 96,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 95,755 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 95,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 94,966 miles

front and rear suspension heavily corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2023 94,966 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 94,877 miles

accident damage to offside rear

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear outer sill surface corrosion

slight fluctuation to nearside rear brake

Fail 28 Nov 2022 94,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

accident damage to offside rear

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear outer sill surface corrosion

slight fluctuation to nearside rear brake

Pass 24 Nov 2021 94,239 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis and sills corroded and patched

suspension corroded and bushes cracking

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 11 Nov 2020 93,359 miles

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2020 93,359 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2019 92,014 miles

After market suspension kit fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, Outer sill area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2019 92,014 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

After market suspension kit fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, Outer sill area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 90,463 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded near steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front valve stems deteriorated

front both side upper and lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

o/s/f floor area corroded

o/s/r tyre 20 years old

Fail 15 Jul 2018 90,463 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded near steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front valve stems deteriorated

front both side upper and lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

o/s/f floor area corroded

o/s/r tyre 20 years old

Pass 30 Jun 2017 88,309 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 88,309 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings engine bay (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,267 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 82,201 miles

engine boiled on test

offside outer sill corroded

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion structure,suspension and suspension mountings

Fail 9 Jul 2015 82,160 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine boiled on test

offside outer sill corroded

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion structure,suspension and suspension mountings

Pass 24 Jul 2014 73,738 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside outer sill corroded

significant wear to nearside front tyre on the edges

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Jul 2014 73,471 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside outer sill corroded

significant wear to nearside front tyre on the edges

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,696 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front inner wing/chassis corroded

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jun 2013 65,696 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front inner wing/chassis corroded

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jun 2012 59,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage to rear

front tyre sidewalls perished and cracked

heavy surface corrosion front and rear suspension components

nearside and offside front chassis corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2012 59,848 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage to rear

front tyre sidewalls perished and cracked

heavy surface corrosion front and rear suspension components

nearside and offside front chassis corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 58,613 miles

heavy surface corrosion suspension components

nearside and offside front chassis corroded

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2010 57,216 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 51,581 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 51,581 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 46,191 miles

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

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

front no. plate cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2007 32,232 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,117 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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Y633 MBU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc 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 Y633 MBU, 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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Y633 MBU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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