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A4 LGY

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,400 mi
Last recorded106,400 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 LGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 106,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 104,465 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 101,366 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 97,637 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 91,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 91,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 90,818 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 90,804 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 90,650 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 90,250 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 84,051 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 84,051 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 81,485 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 81,485 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 80,550 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 78,716 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 77,017 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 74,168 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 71,498 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 71,498 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 69,928 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2008 69,297 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

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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A4 LGY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A4 LGY, 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 A4 LGY registered?

A4 LGY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is A4 LGY safe to buy?

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