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Y714 HFC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,511 mi
Last recorded113,511 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY714 HFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 113,511 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion underneath on suspension components

Pass 3 Jun 2025 109,595 miles

All underbody suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 29 May 2025 109,518 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All underbody suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2022 107,792 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 106,110 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 104,898 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 101,423 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 98,904 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 95,538 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 89,923 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 89,922 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2014 83,381 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 78,687 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 76,258 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 73,326 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 73,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 69,448 miles

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

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

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

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

all discs pitted

Pass 15 Jul 2009 63,606 miles

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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2008 55,708 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 42,940 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 39,339 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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Y714 HFC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y714 HFC, 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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Y714 HFC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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