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A4 UAS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,038 mi
Last recorded95,038 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 UAS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 95,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 94,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 93,967 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2022 93,470 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 92,820 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 92,286 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 91,914 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 91,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side rear outer sill has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear section of exhaust has minor leak

Pass 12 Jul 2017 91,435 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 90,932 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2015 90,304 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 89,377 miles

NSR outer sill area starting to corrode

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 89,367 miles

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

NSR outer sill area starting to corrode

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 88,969 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 88,969 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,519 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 83,218 miles

near side rear tyre deteriorated

off side rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2010 83,218 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

near side rear tyre deteriorated

off side rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2009 77,890 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 71,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 66,534 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 64,059 miles

All four tyre perrished in between tread due to old age 5years 185/60HR14)

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 UAS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 UAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 UAS registered?

A4 UAS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is A4 UAS safe to buy?

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