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Y72 HTT

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,272 mi
Last recorded98,272 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 HTT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 98,272 miles

suspension rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2025 98,113 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

suspension rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2023 97,878 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 96,508 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 95,720 miles

centre exhaust getting rusty / slight blow

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2016 92,285 miles

front and rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jun 2016 92,285 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Fail 12 May 2015 90,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 90,578 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 84,562 miles

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

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

centre exhaust getting rusty

front and rear brake discs rusty on inner edges

front and rear suspension rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2012 77,269 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 77,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 70,806 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 66,072 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 60,874 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 60,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 52,737 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 43,481 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 35,267 miles

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

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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Y72 HTT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y72 HTT, 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 Y72 HTT registered?

Y72 HTT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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