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Y904 OTL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,278 mi
Last recorded47,278 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY904 OTL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 47,278 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 39,841 miles

NSR Sill Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 39,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 39,385 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 38,621 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 38,261 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 36,965 miles

brake pipes cover with under seal

Pass 6 Apr 2018 36,234 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 35,559 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 34,869 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 34,869 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 34,091 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 33,440 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,085 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,420 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 28,612 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,116 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,062 miles

Both front brakes binding very slightly

Very narrow band of rust on inner surface of both front discs

Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,884 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,075 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 21,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F Anti Roll bar link is only secured by 1 Mounting !

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 19,065 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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Y904 OTL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y904 OTL, 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 Y904 OTL registered?

Y904 OTL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y904 OTL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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