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Y54 HPL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,003 mi
Last recorded69,003 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY54 HPL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 69,003 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 65,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear outer sills have some corrosion but not considered excessive

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 20 May 2024 62,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2024 62,373 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 58,959 miles

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded but still secure at time of test

Fail 18 May 2023 58,955 miles

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded but still secure at time of test

Pass 17 May 2022 55,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 54,172 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 53,160 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 49,586 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 44,156 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 39,130 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 33,632 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 28,838 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 28,838 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 27,163 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,976 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,121 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,190 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,426 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,090 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,194 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,380 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,002 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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Y54 HPL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y54 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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Y54 HPL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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