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Y918 DMS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,056 mi
Last recorded65,056 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY918 DMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 65,056 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 65,042 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 64,976 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 64,780 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 64,650 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,375 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 63,875 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 63,546 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 63,546 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 63,108 miles

exhaust emmisions very high on initial test

Pass 24 Feb 2016 62,656 miles

Battery failed during test , support unit fitted

Offside Rear on 2.5 mm

Fail 24 Feb 2016 62,656 miles

Battery failed during test , support unit fitted

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear on 2.5 mm

Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,184 miles

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

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

general underbody surface rust

Pass 26 Feb 2014 61,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 91,696 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 61,262 miles

all underbody suspension / subframe and ancillaries have surface corrosion on them

Pass 17 Feb 2012 60,775 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,103 miles

some surface un derbody corrosion started

Pass 17 Feb 2010 59,462 miles

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

underbody slight surface corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2009 58,997 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 58,939 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 58,630 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 58,012 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 55,861 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

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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Y918 DMS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y918 DMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y918 DMS registered?

Y918 DMS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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