CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y623 HVX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,453 mi
Last recorded160,453 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY623 HVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 160,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 160,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 149,469 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 142,899 miles

engine man light on

Fail 1 Feb 2018 142,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine man light on

Pass 24 Feb 2017 140,448 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 140,411 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 135,506 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 135,506 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 131,189 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 124,591 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 118,564 miles

cut on sidewall of o/s/f tyre,not to cords

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r outer sill badly corroded

sidewalls cracking on both front tyres

Fail 27 Feb 2013 118,564 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cut on sidewall of o/s/f tyre,not to cords

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r outer sill badly corroded

sidewalls cracking on both front tyres

Pass 4 Nov 2011 110,582 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 104,579 miles

N/S rear brake disc worn

Pass 19 Oct 2009 99,336 miles

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

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

crack in centre exhaust output weld not leaking

exhaust bracket on silencer corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 92,721 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 88,440 miles

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

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

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 10 Jun 2006 77,923 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y623 HVX 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 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y623 HVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y623 HVX?

You can check the full history of Y623 HVX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y623 HVX registered?

Y623 HVX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 2001.

Is Y623 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y623 HVX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y623 HVX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y623 HVX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.