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Y201 HHJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

129,145 mi
Last recorded129,145 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 HHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 129,145 miles

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 128,160 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 122,301 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 111,428 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 110,885 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 104,102 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

front and rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

front and rear subframe mounting are corroded

offside front and rear tyre worn low

steering rack has mist of oil

Pass 28 Mar 2020 103,647 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly low

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

front and rear suspension mounting area slightly corroded

offside front and nearside rear tyres slightly worn low

steering rack has slight mist of oil

Pass 5 Mar 2019 102,125 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 102,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 100,152 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 97,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 97,690 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 95,603 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 93,981 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 91,882 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 88,458 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 85,223 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 85,223 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 82,665 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 82,665 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 70,994 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 70,944 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 58,021 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 58,015 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 47,226 miles

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

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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Y201 HHJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y201 HHJ, 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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Y201 HHJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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