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This 2001 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 13 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 103,070 miles 2 months ago on Friday 10th April 2026 at 15:40.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Friday 9th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

N3SYF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH APRIL 2027103,070 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View X2 (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front And Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  16. ADVISORY - General Light Corrosion To Underside
FAILED1ST APRIL 2026103,040 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Multiple Areas To Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Inner Sill At Rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View X2 (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  16. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front And Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  17. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  18. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  19. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  20. ADVISORY - General Light Corrosion To Underside
  21. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits 1.06 (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED9TH APRIL 20258TH APRIL 2026101,945 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED3RD APRIL 2025101,940 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Inner Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Inner Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Central Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  16. MAJOR - Emissions Oxygen Sensor Obviously Defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
PASSED4TH MAY 20233RD MAY 2024100,776 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - General Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED3RD MAY 2023100,767 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - General Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED1ST APRIL 20222ND APRIL 202397,391 MI
PASSED3RD APRIL 20212ND APRIL 202289,284 MI
FAILED31ST MARCH 202189,284 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH JULY 201915TH JANUARY 202186,692 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Leak On Exhaust System
PASSED12TH JULY 201813TH JULY 201984,114 MI
PASSED14TH JULY 201713TH JULY 201882,071 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Outer Sills Starting To Corrode
  2. ADVISORY - General Corrosion To Suspension Components
FAILED13TH JULY 201782,066 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Outer Sills Starting To Corrode
  2. ADVISORY - General Corrosion To Suspension Components
  3. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
PASSED11TH JULY 201610TH JULY 201780,150 MI
PASSED10TH JULY 20159TH JULY 201677,658 MI
FAILED23RD JUNE 201577,651 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (4.1.d.1f)
  6. FAIL - Front Brake Application Uneven (3.7.b.2)
  7. FAIL - Front Brakes Release Unevenly (3.7.b.4)
PASSED11TH JUNE 201410TH JUNE 201573,878 MI
FAILED9TH JUNE 201473,878 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED21ST AUGUST 201320TH AUGUST 201468,280 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Synthetic Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Air Leak
  4. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  5. USER ENTERED - Corrosion N/s And O/s Outer Sills
  6. USER ENTERED - All Suspension Components Corroded
FAILED21ST AUGUST 201368,299 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Synthetic Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. USER ENTERED - Air Leak
  6. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  7. USER ENTERED - Corrosion N/s And O/s Outer Sills
  8. USER ENTERED - All Suspension Components Corroded
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20129TH AUGUST 201362,696 MI
FAILED9TH AUGUST 201262,696 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
PASSED24TH MAY 201223RD MAY 201361,185 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Upper Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  9. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
FAILED23RD MAY 201261,157 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Upper Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED26TH APRIL 201115TH MAY 201257,287 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FAILED26TH APRIL 201157,287 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  10. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED15TH MAY 201015TH MAY 201150,873 MI
FAILED15TH MAY 201050,872 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Insecure (2.4.g.1)
PASSED13TH MAY 200915TH MAY 201045,442 MI
PASSED6TH MAY 200815TH MAY 200944,268 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Pads Wearing Thin
PASSED1ST MAY 200715TH MAY 200838,743 MI
PASSED16TH MAY 200615TH MAY 200732,160 MI
FAILED11TH MAY 200632,064 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

N3SYF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

N3SYF MOT Comments

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N3SYF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 103,070 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,123 miles

N3SYF FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration N3SYF was manufactured on Tuesday 20th November 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 103,070 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 4,123 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 33 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 13 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means N3SYF has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 96 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 24 Major, 2 Dangerous and 18 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Mx-5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does N3SYF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 8th June 2026 N3SYF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is N3SYF Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 8th June 2026 N3SYF does have Tax. Read more

When does N3SYF Tax expire?

The current Tax for N3SYF will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does N3SYF MOT expire?

The current MOT for N3SYF will expire in 10 months on Friday 9th April 2027. Read more

When did N3SYF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for N3SYF was on Friday 10th April 2026 at 15:40. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has N3SYF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 33 MOTs on record for N3SYF we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has N3SYF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 33 MOTs on record for N3SYF we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is N3SYF?

N3SYF is registered as a 2001 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has N3SYF done?

The odometer reading for N3SYF at the last MOT in April 2026 was 103,070 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,123 miles per year. Read more

How old is N3SYF?

The vehicle N3SYF was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 20th November 2001. Read more

What colour is N3SYF?

The official colour of N3SYF is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does N3SYF have?

N3SYF has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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