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Y638 XKJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,905 mi
Last recorded100,905 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY638 XKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 100,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 100,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 100,474 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 100,466 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 100,458 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 100,388 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear park brake ineffective

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of wheelarch/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 97,988 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 97,960 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 96,778 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rubbed through (6.1.2 (a))

under side undersealed some minor corrosion visible

Fail 12 Sep 2022 96,775 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rubbed through (6.1.2 (a))

under side undersealed some minor corrosion visible

Pass 20 Sep 2021 94,519 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 94,480 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 92,645 miles

Nearside park brake effort low repair or adjustment may be required

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount , chassis delaminating on under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 91,041 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 91,005 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 87,670 miles

Front exhaust leak at catalyst flange

oil level low

Fail 4 Sep 2018 86,758 miles

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

Front exhaust leak at catalyst flange

oil level low

Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,826 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 83,816 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 80,531 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes , (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill skin (2.4.A.3)

suspension arms have light corrosion

Fail 18 May 2016 80,528 miles

Front Braking system leaking at four way block near resevoir (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes , (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill skin (2.4.A.3)

suspension arms have light corrosion

Pass 23 May 2015 78,029 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 78,014 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

underbody corossion on suspenion arms

Pass 8 Apr 2014 7,249 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 7,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 64,395 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 58,009 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 57,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise cat heatshield loose/rattling

Pass 25 Mar 2011 51,166 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 51,166 miles

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,698 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 44,698 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,681 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 34,573 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 29,232 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 26,356 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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Y638 XKJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y638 XKJ, 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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Y638 XKJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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