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C8 MNK

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,252 mi
Last recorded78,252 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 MNK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 78,252 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 78,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 75,656 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 72,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 68,776 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 63,730 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 63,730 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 58,959 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 54,881 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 49,915 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 43,897 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 43,897 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 38,343 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 33,595 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 29,968 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 27,816 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 24,620 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,212 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 20,877 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,030 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 17,458 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 15,534 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,783 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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C8 MNK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C8 MNK, 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 C8 MNK registered?

C8 MNK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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