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Y331 OUA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,894 mi
Last recorded76,894 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 OUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 76,894 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 76,894 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 71,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at front and centre (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line to rear t piece (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust heat shields corroding and deteriorating

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at centre chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes corroding not impacting structural rigidity

power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2024 71,317 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking component (1.2.1 (g))

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking component (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component fouling air filter fouling power steering pipe (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line at front and centre slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line to rear t piece (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at centre chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust heat shields corroding and deteriorating

front and rear subframes corroded not impacting structural rigidity

Pass 21 Dec 2023 67,789 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 67,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device ineffective ball joint split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing ball joint split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 67,769 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

underside of car very corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2022 62,154 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 53,804 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 53,804 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 53,403 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 53,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 51,890 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 50,606 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 48,765 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 45,709 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 42,708 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 38,911 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 34,341 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 34,338 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,076 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 26,670 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,361 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 25,402 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 24,385 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,692 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,872 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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Y331 OUA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 72,567 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y331 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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Y331 OUA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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