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E11 NOS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

198,768 mi
Last recorded198,768 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 NOS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 198,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 198,768 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Roll cage bolt missing

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Roll cage bolt loose

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 198,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor pan area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

nearside front roll cage mounting nut/bolt missing

offside front inner wheel arch area (welded patch) corroded

offside front roll cage mounting nut/bolt loose

Fail 23 Apr 2025 198,343 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor pan area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

nearside front roll cage mounting nut/bolt missing

offside front inner wheel arch area (welded patch) corroded

offside front roll cage mounting nut/bolt loose

Pass 11 Aug 2023 196,273 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor pan area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside front roll cage mounting nut/bolt missing

offside front roll cage mounting nut/bolt loose

Fail 19 Jul 2023 196,273 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded inner sill /floor pan area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor pan area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside front roll cage mounting nut/bolt missing

offside front roll cage mounting nut/bolt loose

Pass 29 Jul 2022 194,716 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 194,716 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 193,365 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 193,365 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to inner lower wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to inner sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2020 192,336 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 192,336 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 191,020 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 189,326 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 189,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 188,692 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 188,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 186,679 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 186,653 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front brake has slight grab

offside outer sill has slight corrosion

oil leak

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2013 185,950 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 184,790 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 184,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear outer sills coroded

oil leak engine area

Pass 22 Oct 2010 183,155 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 183,154 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

strong smell of petrol

Pass 31 Jul 2009 177,768 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 177,748 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 170,371 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 170,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 161,876 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 149,451 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 149,451 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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E11 NOS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 E11 NOS, 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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E11 NOS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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