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Y631 HDV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,130 mi
Last recorded70,130 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY631 HDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 70,130 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 68,422 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 66,080 miles

VEHICLE IS UNDERSEALED....

Pass 21 Mar 2023 60,496 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 60,495 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 56,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 56,368 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2020 53,297 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 53,297 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 52,099 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 48,955 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 46,529 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 44,820 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 43,227 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 41,907 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 40,671 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 39,465 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 38,783 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,011 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 37,010 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 36,404 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,493 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 30,493 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 26,694 miles

all tyres are cracking on walls and in treads

Pass 10 Nov 2006 22,585 miles

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

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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Y631 HDV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y631 HDV, 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 Y631 HDV registered?

Y631 HDV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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