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Y844 OAW

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

42,255 mi
Last recorded42,255 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY844 OAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 42,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 39,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 39,216 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 36,397 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 35,179 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 32,549 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL REPAIR UNDERSEALED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 29,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 25,726 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 23,331 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 21,148 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 18,074 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 17,985 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 17,616 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 17,480 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 17,096 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 16,853 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 16,157 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 15,860 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 15,483 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 14,838 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 13,755 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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Y844 OAW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 Y844 OAW, 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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Y844 OAW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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