MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,537 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded All Around(x4) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Exhaust system corroded
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (Offside&Nearside) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (Offside&Nearside) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL AROUND (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL AROUND (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Drive belt cracking/perishing
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated ( BOTH SIDE )
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( corroded ) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Coil spring corroded ALL AROUND (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Drive belt cracking/perishing
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated ( BOTH SIDE )
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( corroded ) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Coil spring corroded All 4 front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Hand brake travels long
Rear Stub axle has corrosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Coil spring corroded All 4 front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Hand brake travels long
Rear Stub axle has corrosion
Nearside Front chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear outer sill corroded
Offside Front chassis corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear outer sill corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine management light on
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear outer sill corroded
Offside Front chassis corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear outer sill corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine management light on
corrosion forming underside
engine malfunction lamp illuminated
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
corrosion forming underside
engine malfunction lamp illuminated
front tyres uneven wear
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front and rear brake discs in poor condition
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre wearing on edges
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Y382 BGJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
Across all 2001 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 72,567 miles. This 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 Y382 BGJ, 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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Y382 BGJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 2001.
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