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Y213 HHJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

66,400 mi
Last recorded66,400 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY213 HHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 66,400 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine oil leak noted

Pass 17 Feb 2025 60,523 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 54,153 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 50,833 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 50,746 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 50,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 49,923 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 48,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 45,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 42,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 40,676 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 38,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 36,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 36,245 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 34,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 30,987 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,804 miles

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

all four tyres' sidewalls perishing due to age

Fail 17 Feb 2012 28,804 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres' sidewalls perishing due to age

Pass 17 Feb 2011 26,628 miles

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

both front and nearside rear sidewalls perished (show signs of age)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,023 miles

tyres show signs of sidewall deteriorated (age)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,583 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 22,031 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,570 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 14,616 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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Y213 HHJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 Y213 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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Y213 HHJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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