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Y522 HDW

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,432 mi
Last recorded71,432 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY522 HDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 71,432 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 67,893 miles

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 5 Oct 2023 64,600 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 64,134 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 62,735 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,338 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 59,152 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 59,152 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits CAT 0/65 U/S (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2016 59,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (5.2.6)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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 22 Jul 2015 57,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,442 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,155 miles

surface rust on several front and rear suspension components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 51,799 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 51,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 49,197 miles

fronr and rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 46,466 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 39,325 miles

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

corrosion to all brake disc's

corrosion to front + rear suspension components

Fail 28 Jan 2009 39,235 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion to all brake disc's

corrosion to front + rear suspension components

Pass 24 Jan 2008 35,298 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 26,388 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2006 24,954 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 24,954 miles

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

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

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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Y522 HDW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y522 HDW, 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 Y522 HDW registered?

Y522 HDW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y522 HDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y522 HDW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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