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Y4 GJY

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,446 mi
Last recorded59,446 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 GJY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 59,446 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 56,830 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 54,145 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 51,961 miles

Front all suspension components are rusty

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear all suspension components are rusty

Fail 8 Sep 2022 51,961 miles

Front all suspension components are rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear all suspension components are rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2021 49,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 43,059 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 38,253 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 36,089 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 34,030 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 32,504 miles

Advise att to o/s/f brake

Fail 22 Feb 2016 32,504 miles

Advise att to o/s/f brake

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 30,652 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,671 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 27,922 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 27,922 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,939 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 23,761 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,437 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 18,908 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 18,908 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 16,711 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 14,843 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 12,679 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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Y4 GJY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y4 GJY, 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 Y4 GJY registered?

Y4 GJY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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