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Y52 HPL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,482 mi
Last recorded72,482 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 HPL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 72,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 67,161 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox output shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 63,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 59,267 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 59,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 58,540 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 56,635 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 54,499 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 51,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 48,698 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 45,905 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 42,748 miles

both rear tyres worn close on edges

Fail 6 Dec 2011 38,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,537 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,602 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,891 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 30,594 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 27,698 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,685 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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Y52 HPL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y52 HPL, 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 Y52 HPL registered?

Y52 HPL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y52 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y52 HPL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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