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Y643 DRB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

170,678 mi
Last recorded170,678 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY643 DRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 170,678 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 170,669 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 167,421 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 167,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 166,894 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 166,342 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 166,342 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 164,270 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2019 164,270 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2018 162,332 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 162,332 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 159,193 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 152,730 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 152,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 149,682 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 147,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 145,891 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 145,891 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 135,527 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 135,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 124,049 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 109,309 miles

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 27 Mar 2008 96,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front,nearside front and nearside rear tyres showing signs of cracking and deterioration

Fail 27 Mar 2008 96,337 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside front,nearside front and nearside rear tyres showing signs of cracking and deterioration

Pass 29 Mar 2007 83,578 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 67,319 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 67,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

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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Y643 DRB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y643 DRB, 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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Y643 DRB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 2001.

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