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Y699 HGX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,304 mi
Last recorded47,304 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 HGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 47,304 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 43,227 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 43,223 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 41,899 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 38,933 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 37,562 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 37,562 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 35,325 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 33,220 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 33,220 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 29,806 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 27,304 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 23,845 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 21,339 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 21,119 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 21,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,813 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front tyre slightly perished

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 17 Feb 2010 18,789 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 14,653 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 14,218 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 14,218 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 12,188 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 12,186 miles

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

nail in n/s front tyre

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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Y699 HGX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y699 HGX, 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 Y699 HGX registered?

Y699 HGX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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