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C8 TSM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,526 mi
Last recorded63,526 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 TSM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 63,526 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 63,525 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 58,873 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 57,426 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 51,085 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 50,828 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 50,564 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 50,285 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 50,285 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 49,873 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 49,620 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 49,131 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 48,579 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 48,111 miles

tyres cracking

Fail 10 Nov 2014 48,107 miles

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

tyres cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2013 47,224 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 47,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,877 miles

lower rear wheel arches/end of sill have some corrosion but not affecting the structure of the vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,714 miles

offside sill corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 43,036 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,697 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,283 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,264 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 39,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 37,183 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,183 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2006 30,701 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 TSM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 TSM, 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 TSM registered?

C8 TSM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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