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Y921 LBH

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests41 (20 pass, 21 fail)
Pass rate48.8%

Mileage

138,537 mi
Last recorded138,537 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY921 LBH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 21 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 138,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 May 2026 138,521 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 138,517 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front chassis leg corroded inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 136,238 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides,top and bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 136,230 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides,top and bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 136,221 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam interference with dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe along floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 132,120 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all metal brake pipes corroded

handbrake has only just met the requirements

underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion to all parts including suspension components

Fail 9 Jan 2023 132,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all metal brake pipes corroded

underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion to all parts including suspension components

Pass 19 Nov 2021 130,311 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 130,307 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 127,730 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 127,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail above anti-roll bar mounting (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))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 126,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section around anti roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit and badly perished

Offside Front tyre close to limit and badly perished

Offside Rear tyre close to limit and badly perished

Fail 7 Nov 2019 126,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section around anti roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit and badly perished

Offside Front tyre close to limit and badly perished

Offside Rear tyre close to limit and badly perished

Pass 31 Oct 2018 121,640 miles

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

all rear rubber suspension bushes starting to split

both rear tyres slightly cracked and on wear bars

parking efficiency only just met

Fail 31 Oct 2018 121,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

all rear rubber suspension bushes starting to split

both rear tyres slightly cracked and on wear bars

Fail 30 Oct 2018 121,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive no oil on dipstick, approx 1.5litre of 10w 40 oil added prior to carrying out test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

tyres wearing unevenly tracking check/adjustment recomended

Pass 25 Oct 2017 117,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 117,761 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 115,901 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 115,901 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 110,542 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 110,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 107,391 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 107,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 103,377 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 103,377 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 100,298 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 100,298 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 98,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 98,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 96,364 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 96,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 90,112 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Feb 2010 90,112 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Feb 2009 78,817 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 78,817 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 70,988 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 70,988 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 62,685 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 52,712 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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Y921 LBH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.8%.

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 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 Y921 LBH, 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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Y921 LBH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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