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Y266 HHW

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

28,503 mi
Last recorded28,503 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 HHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 28,503 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 26,046 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 25,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going across to nearside flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 25,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going across to nearside flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 24,511 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 22,051 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 21,944 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 21,255 miles

Front & Rear Inner wings rusty

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 21,254 miles

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

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

EML light on

Front & Rear Inner wings rusty

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 21,071 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 20,311 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 19,393 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 18,121 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 16,200 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 15,283 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 14,771 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 14,206 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 14,168 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 14,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 13,617 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 12,984 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 12,357 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on edge

n/s/rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2007 11,206 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 10,844 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 9,746 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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Y266 HHW 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 Y266 HHW, 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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Y266 HHW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 2001.

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