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C3 XAL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,279 mi
Last recorded81,279 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 XAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 81,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 81,090 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 80,820 miles

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

inner & outer sills rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2022 80,668 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 80,093 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 25 Jan 2021 80,093 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 7 Oct 2019 78,371 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 78,348 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 75,862 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 75,862 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Passenger seat removed at time of test.

Pass 2 Oct 2017 74,604 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 74,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake rubbing *** advise attention ***

Pass 19 Jul 2016 72,265 miles

Both front lower suspension arms have surface corrosion.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 70,706 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,494 miles

both rear brake dises corroding

both front lower wishbones corroding

center and rear exhaust joint flanges corroding

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth very close to legal limit (Advise attention)

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

rear suspension arms corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2013 65,004 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,004 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,679 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 60,676 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 56,963 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 53,796 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,910 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 50,383 miles

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

fuel cap seal is perishing

offside front tyre is wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Jan 2008 47,481 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 42,126 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 35,778 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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C3 XAL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C3 XAL, 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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What year was C3 XAL registered?

C3 XAL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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