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Y723 XAS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

52,016 mi
Last recorded52,016 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY723 XAS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 52,016 miles

Nearside Front bottom shocker bush deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded not yet holed

Offside Front bottom shocker bush deteriorated

Offside Front inner sill corroded not yet holed

all suspension components badly corroded front and rear

exhaust blowing at joint

front brake pads low

hole under osf head lamp not in a perscribed area

under body corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2025 51,728 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe is corroded

Nearside Rear mud flap insecure

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front & rear, upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 51,110 miles

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

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front, rear, upper, lower & bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres are perished

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes are corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2023 50,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 50,375 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 49,145 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 47,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicle has general under body and component surface corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2020 46,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 45,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

vehicle has general underbody and component surface corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2018 44,722 miles

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

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

vehicle has general under body and component surface corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2017 43,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

vehicles internal adjuster used to recheck headlamp aim

Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,644 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear outer sill has corrosion devoloping

Fail 20 Apr 2015 40,644 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear outer sill has corrosion devoloping

Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,371 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,962 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 37,962 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,256 miles

o/s/f wipper split

Pass 4 Apr 2011 33,834 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 33,830 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 32,025 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,981 miles

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

both front brake discs are corroded.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 29,981 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,563 miles

front brake pads are wearing thin

n/s/f tyre is perished.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,641 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 15,659 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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Y723 XAS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y723 XAS, 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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Y723 XAS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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