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Y58 OCA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,363 mi
Last recorded107,363 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY58 OCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 107,363 miles

advanced corrosion on n/s rear wheel arch

Fail 20 Jan 2020 107,363 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advanced corrosion on n/s rear wheel arch

Pass 14 Feb 2019 123,340 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 123,340 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 113,546 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 113,537 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 107,628 miles

general advanced corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2017 107,628 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

general advanced corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2016 101,975 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 101,972 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 92,254 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 87,138 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 87,138 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 79,263 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 74,964 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 68,645 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 62,415 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 53,531 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 53,509 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 53,497 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front marker lights appear off white

Pass 25 Feb 2008 45,028 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,083 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 28,162 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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Y58 OCA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y58 OCA, 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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Y58 OCA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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