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Y458 OUJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,050 mi
Last recorded120,050 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY458 OUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 120,050 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 116,952 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 116,952 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 115,688 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 114,084 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 113,151 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 108,605 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 103,706 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 98,033 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 90,550 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 83,921 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 77,416 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 70,612 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 70,612 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 65,189 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 57,412 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 50,230 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 42,523 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 35,892 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 27,975 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 20,527 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 14,030 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 12,769 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 12,769 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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Y458 OUJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y458 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y458 OUJ registered?

Y458 OUJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y458 OUJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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