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F2 TRF

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,559 mi
Last recorded62,559 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 TRF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 62,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated surface looks blurred. (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens discoloured/deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across rear suspension corroded on both ends. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill at rear corroded/holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 62,553 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded holed. Midway and rear end of sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split/torn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split/torn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated surface looks blurred. (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens discoloured/deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across rear suspension corroded on both ends. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill at rear corroded/holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 58,207 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 52,769 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 48,721 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 45,529 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 44,277 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 41,721 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears, side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 38,377 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 37,531 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 36,048 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 31,932 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 31,932 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 29,230 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 28,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2011 27,097 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 22,480 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 17,839 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 13,544 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 13,326 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 12,780 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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F2 TRF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 F2 TRF, 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 F2 TRF registered?

F2 TRF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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