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Y983 BGA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,015 mi
Last recorded79,015 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 BGA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 79,015 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 78,326 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 77,747 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 76,199 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 76,196 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both front chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 73,980 miles

rear flex break hoses ferrels corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 71,737 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 69,799 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 69,799 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,846 miles

exhaust corroded at middle to rear joint

n/s and o/s front inner wings corroded at chassis

Fail 8 Jun 2015 66,846 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded at middle to rear joint

n/s and o/s front inner wings corroded at chassis

Pass 6 Jun 2014 64,629 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 64,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake slightly tight

nearside front tyre below minimum tread depth on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 62,567 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 62,567 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 59,448 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 59,448 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2011 56,103 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 53,049 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 53,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 50,443 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 50,443 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 47,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 45,045 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 45,045 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 42,523 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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Y983 BGA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 Y983 BGA, 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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Y983 BGA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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