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Y426 HPG

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

78,469 mi
Last recorded78,469 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 HPG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 78,469 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 71,465 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Doorsill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 62,668 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 61,956 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 61,779 miles

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 27 Nov 2021 61,524 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Nov 2020 61,403 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outer sills corroded

Power steering pipes corroded

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

Rear inner wheel arches corroded

Suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 60,673 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules - Both

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

Rear inner wheel arches corroded

All tyre's badly splitting and age cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2018 60,311 miles

battery light on

both headlights faded and images poor

exhaust corroded

heavy advanced age cracking to all tyres

heavy corrosion to suspension components

Pass 5 Dec 2017 60,126 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front chassis corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlight lenses deteriorated

power steering pipes corroded

suspension components corroded

Both front and o/s r tyre inner side walls badly splitting and age cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2016 59,933 miles

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Dec 2016 59,933 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2015 59,587 miles

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to both sills (paint work bubbling)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 59,587 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to both sills (paint work bubbling)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 57,700 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 57,695 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 56,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 56,566 miles

corrosion to both rear outer sills

exhaust corroded

frontn and rear number plates water damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2011 55,219 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion to sills

corrosion to suspension components

front discs worn/ridged

rear discs worn/ridged

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to no.plates

Pass 1 Nov 2011 55,219 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion to sills

corrosion to suspension components

front discs worn/ridged

rear discs worn/ridged

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to no.plates

Pass 30 Nov 2010 55,132 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion to suspension componets

front discs worn/ridged

rear discs worn/ridged

snowy weather conditions

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Jun 2009 54,718 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

front inner discs ridged

front no.plate poor

inner rear discs ridged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,718 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front inner discs ridged

front no.plate poor

inner rear discs ridged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2008 53,834 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

some pitting on front/rear inner brake discs

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 8 May 2007 49,718 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 43,050 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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Y426 HPG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y426 HPG, 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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Y426 HPG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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