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Y214 HHJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,772 mi
Last recorded89,772 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 HHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 89,772 miles

rear discs corroded

filler in o/s sill

front ends of both chassis legs starting to split

n/s chassis leg damaged

o/s rear arch and sill corroded

service brake only just reached legal requirment

suspension rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2019 89,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front ends of both chassis legs starting to split

n/s chassis leg damaged

o/s rear arch and sill corroded

rear discs corroded

service brake only just reached legal requirment

suspension rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2018 88,795 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

all under body suspension component corroded

n/s front tyre splits in tread

wiper linkage worn

Fail 7 Aug 2018 88,793 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all brake discs corroded

all under body suspension components corroded

n/s front tyre splits in tread

wiper linkage worn

Pass 12 Aug 2017 87,621 miles

lots of under body surface corrosion mainly on suspension components

Pass 16 Apr 2016 86,584 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and arch (5.2.6)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

steering rack damp

underside of vehicle corroded including brake and suspension components

Fail 14 Apr 2016 86,584 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and arch (5.2.6)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

steering rack damp

underside of vehicle corroded including brake and suspension components

Pass 27 Apr 2015 85,524 miles

nearside sill corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear arch corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 85,524 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside sill corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear arch corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,674 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 74,778 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 72,930 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 72,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 67,440 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 67,440 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,911 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Mar 2009 52,272 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 52,272 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,428 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 38,298 miles

n/s/r tyre on the required limit recommend replacement.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 31,636 miles

damage to n/s underside of vehicle.

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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Y214 HHJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y214 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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Y214 HHJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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