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Y438 UOV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

170,432 mi
Last recorded170,432 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 UOV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 170,432 miles

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

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

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills bothsides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 169,554 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2023 168,285 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 166,352 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 164,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 162,464 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 160,028 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2015 157,560 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 151,406 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 142,246 miles

both front tyres outer walls heavily perished and split

corrosion on rear brake discs

long parking brake travel

slight exhaust blow

Pass 15 Aug 2012 139,573 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 139,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 136,577 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 136,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front tyres deteriated

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 133,492 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 129,084 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 129,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 120,313 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 120,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 106,012 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 89,984 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 89,984 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y438 UOV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y438 UOV, 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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What year was Y438 UOV registered?

Y438 UOV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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