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Y382 BGJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

75,537 mi
Last recorded75,537 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY382 BGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 75,537 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2024 74,878 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 73,546 miles

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))

Fail 23 May 2023 73,494 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2022 72,320 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 72,320 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 71,233 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2021 71,210 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 69,699 miles

corrosion forming underside

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

Fail 10 Jun 2020 69,698 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 65,129 miles

front tyres uneven wear

Pass 9 May 2018 58,430 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,478 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 44,306 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2015 41,638 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 35,389 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 35,389 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 33,014 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 30,790 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 28,757 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 27,516 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 24,099 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,099 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 18,596 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 15,436 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 15,436 miles

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

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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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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