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Y418 HJN

2001 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,817 mi
Last recorded75,817 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY418 HJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 75,817 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 72,627 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,789 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 61,196 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 61,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2013 57,447 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 54,448 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 51,109 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 48,557 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre badly perished and cracked

Fail 17 May 2010 48,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre badly perished and cracked

Pass 12 May 2009 44,622 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 35,140 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 34,032 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 29 Mar 2006 24,814 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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Y418 HJN is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y418 HJN, 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 Y418 HJN registered?

Y418 HJN is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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