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Y436 OUJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,969 mi
Last recorded107,969 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY436 OUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 107,969 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine running issue - unable to hold revs at 2500rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general surface corrosion to all brake and suspension components - brake discs/suspension arms & subframes

offside front inner sill corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 107,760 miles

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 11 Sep 2020 107,760 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 14 Mar 2019 106,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 106,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 99,124 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 106,806 miles

Surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

Pass 16 May 2014 100,889 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 90,219 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 82,868 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 70,054 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 61,782 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 54,397 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,385 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 49,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 43,992 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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Y436 OUJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y436 OUJ, 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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Y436 OUJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 2001.

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