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Y658 WKM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,365 mi
Last recorded72,365 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY658 WKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 72,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 72,359 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s around shock absorber mountings lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp inop.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 72,356 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 76kg (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 38kg (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s around shock absorber mountings lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded/1/4 panel

Offside Front fog lamp inop.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 May 2023 71,648 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 1/4 panel has been repaired with f/glass can not say if was corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 71,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer has been repaired with f/glass.cannot tell if was corroded or holed

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

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

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

Rear suspension subframe corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2022 71,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front fog light inop.

Nearside Rear Outer has been repaired with f/glass.cannot tell if was corroded or holed

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

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

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

Rear suspension subframe corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,239 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed/soft not within prescribed area

covers fitted

front and rear suspension corroded

middle to rear exhaust joint deteriating

Pass 14 Aug 2018 71,096 miles

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

Offside Front abs sensor bolt missing (sensor still secure)

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

rear subframe and suspension showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2017 70,912 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 70,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 70,619 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,333 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,994 miles

small chips on windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2013 69,305 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 65,564 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,726 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 57,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,296 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 41,837 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 41,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front tyre tread staring to split

Pass 18 Jun 2008 37,460 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 37,460 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,215 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 33,505 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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Y658 WKM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y658 WKM, 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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Y658 WKM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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