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Y193 HPC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,385 mi
Last recorded128,385 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY193 HPC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 128,385 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 128,171 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 127,995 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 127,995 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 127,829 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 119,030 miles

oil leak around engine

Fail 16 Aug 2018 119,030 miles

Emissions not tested suspect cat not fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested caliper sticking on wheel locks on (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

oil leak from engine area

Pass 11 Jul 2017 117,389 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 115,307 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 114,846 miles

Offside head light slightly glazzed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 113,436 miles

Horn has intermitant tone.

Fornt wiper blades slightly smear.

Nearside front tyre slightly out of shape.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 106,883 miles

N/s/f tyre stepping on inner edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 102,675 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 24 Jun 2010 92,383 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 85,910 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 85,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 84,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 84,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 80,471 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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Y193 HPC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y193 HPC, 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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Y193 HPC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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