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B19 OSE

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,894 mi
Last recorded67,894 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 OSE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 67,894 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 65,883 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 65,883 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 63,078 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 61,167 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 59,615 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 59,615 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 56,643 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 56,640 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 53,562 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,082 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 44,030 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 42,124 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,270 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 34,738 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 33,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 32,822 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 32,822 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 32,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 32,231 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,648 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 31,648 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,918 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 30,918 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,454 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 28,454 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,617 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 23,553 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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B19 OSE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B19 OSE, 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 B19 OSE registered?

B19 OSE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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