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Y373 HPU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,429 mi
Last recorded113,429 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY373 HPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 113,429 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2016 109,861 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 108,428 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 108,474 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 107,246 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 104,735 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroding

Fail 12 Feb 2013 104,714 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2012 102,383 miles

front tyres worn unevenly

Fail 21 Feb 2012 102,383 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f tyre almost flat

o/s/f brake disc distorted

all tyres under inflated

front tyres worn unevenly

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 97,624 miles

Clutch slave cylinder weeping fluid.

Fail 8 Mar 2011 97,262 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Clutch slave cylinder weeping fluid.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 92,651 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

slight corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 7 Sep 2009 87,648 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 77,330 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 77,330 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 65,364 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 60,156 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 44,553 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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Y373 HPU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y373 HPU, 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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Y373 HPU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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