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Y20 HAY

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

40,508 mi
Last recorded40,508 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 HAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 40,508 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 40,185 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 40,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 39,249 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 38,877 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 38,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 37,535 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 36,274 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2020 34,219 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 32,807 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2018 31,569 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,061 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2016 30,542 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,144 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 29,599 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 29,038 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,303 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 28,303 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,316 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,255 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Apr 2010 26,255 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,270 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 22,955 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,122 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 19,116 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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Y20 HAY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y20 HAY, 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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What year was Y20 HAY registered?

Y20 HAY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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