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Y326 OUA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,657 mi
Last recorded123,657 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY326 OUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 123,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2017 119,683 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 115,467 miles

both top and bottom rear suspension arms corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

front suspension arm tops corroded [both]

front tyres close to limit

Fail 3 May 2016 115,467 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both top and bottom rear suspension arms corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

front suspension arm tops corroded [both]

front tyres close to limit

Fail 11 Apr 2016 115,402 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by subframe mounting point (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front chassis leg corroded near front suframe

both front suspension arms top and bottom are corroded slightly

both top and bottom rear suspension arms are corroded

clutch slave leaking

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 111,916 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 108,880 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all corosion on vehicle at time of test no holes

Fail 7 Feb 2014 108,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all corosion on vehicle at time of test no holes

Pass 13 Feb 2013 102,966 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 102,966 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 96,507 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 88,261 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 78,815 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 78,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 68,042 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 68,042 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 56,282 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 56,282 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 42,912 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 34,447 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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Y326 OUA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y326 OUA, 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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Y326 OUA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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