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A4 VGO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,317 mi
Last recorded57,317 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 57,317 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 57,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering undersill to floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 57,024 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 56,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 54,253 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 51,076 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 51,076 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 50,020 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 49,119 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight mist around gearbox side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 49,119 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight mist around gearbox side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 42,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 42,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing at chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed screw (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing and chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 38,664 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 38,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 35,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,196 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 20,992 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 18,997 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,415 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 16,211 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 13,286 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 12,990 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 11,627 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 11,220 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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A4 VGO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

A4 VGO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for A4 VGO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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