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Y976 XJE

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

164,584 mi
Last recorded164,584 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 XJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 164,584 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

third brake light inop

Fail 13 Nov 2024 164,584 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

third brake light inop

Pass 9 Nov 2023 155,103 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 144,871 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 144,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured Mount broken from lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML on

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 135,505 miles

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch N/s +O/s (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At offside joint to flexi/block (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch N/s + O/s (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 129,033 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle and arches covered in waxoil

Fail 6 Nov 2020 129,033 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle and arches covered in waxoil

Pass 18 Apr 2019 128,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 123,772 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

under vehicle in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2016 121,248 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 119,287 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 119,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 117,607 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 114,997 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 114,997 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 110,390 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 104,325 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 104,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 102,574 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 101,310 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside & offside front tyres worn on outter edges off tread

Pass 21 Jun 2008 94,209 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 76,645 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 62,332 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 62,332 miles

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

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

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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Y976 XJE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y976 XJE, 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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Y976 XJE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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