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Y329 LBB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,299 mi
Last recorded125,299 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY329 LBB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 125,299 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front chassis heavily undersealed

general underside corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2025 123,607 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 114,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 110,386 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 105,286 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 103,234 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 99,908 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 98,786 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 95,866 miles

Oil leak engine

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,426 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,147 miles

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

front and rear wishbones corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 85,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both front discs corroded

corrosion n/s sill

Fail 4 Jun 2014 85,987 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

corrosion near side sill

Fail 11 Mar 2013 84,118 miles

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

front & rear suspension arms corroded,

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear lower wing corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 84,118 miles

front & rear suspension arms corroded,

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear lower wing corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 79,950 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 75,161 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 69,054 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 69,054 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 63,594 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 57,267 miles

rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 4 Aug 2008 57,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2007 50,361 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 43,422 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal perished slightly on edges

offside door mirror casing damaged

rattle from center exhaust box

Pass 1 Aug 2006 43,422 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal perished slightly on edges

offside door mirror casing damaged

rattle from center exhaust box

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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Y329 LBB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y329 LBB, 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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Y329 LBB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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