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Y738 HGJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,751 mi
Last recorded62,751 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 HGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 62,751 miles

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

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

high level of rust and corrosion to under body components

Pass 27 Aug 2021 60,399 miles

suspension componets very rusty

Fail 26 Aug 2021 60,399 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

suspension componets very rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2020 58,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2019 56,715 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 53,542 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 53,373 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 49,287 miles

Rear exhaust weak

Surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2016 45,783 miles

Rear numberplate deteriating

Surface corrosion underside of vehicle

offside and nearside rear sills corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2015 41,660 miles

Both rear outer sills have corrosion

Front pads getting low

Pass 7 Aug 2014 36,309 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 33,765 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,059 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 31,059 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,248 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 28,248 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 26,150 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,095 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 23,365 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 22,031 miles

both rear shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil

Fail 1 Aug 2007 22,031 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil.

nail in near-side rear tyre and loosing pressure.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 20,481 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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Y738 HGJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y738 HGJ, 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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Y738 HGJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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