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Y326 TGC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,798 mi
Last recorded113,798 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY326 TGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 113,798 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 113,304 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 113,304 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 110,505 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 108,244 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 104,907 miles

corrosion advancing on underside suspension/subframe components

suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2020 104,001 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 103,085 miles

Rear brake discs pitting

general corrosion around sub frames

Pass 8 Oct 2018 101,800 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 100,455 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 99,560 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 99,513 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 98,076 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 98,004 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 96,505 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

suspension components corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2013 93,369 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 87,039 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,038 miles

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

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

nearside front brake has slight bind

Pass 25 Sep 2010 75,685 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 69,142 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 62,010 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 54,185 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 46,570 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 36,246 miles

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

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

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 TGC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y326 TGC, 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 TGC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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