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Y748 HHK

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,418 mi
Last recorded97,418 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY748 HHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 97,418 miles

various surface corrosion underside

Pass 1 Sep 2025 96,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 95,431 miles

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

various corrosion to underside of vehicle but still meets requirements

Pass 24 Aug 2023 94,698 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 94,695 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 94,669 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 94,665 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 92,691 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 90,002 miles

Nearside Front Badly worn on outside edge

Fail 30 Sep 2016 90,001 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Badly worn on outside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2015 85,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Fail 28 Sep 2015 85,458 miles

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

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2014 79,467 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)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 79,464 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 74,748 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 65,794 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 59,429 miles

The engine oil level is low

Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,236 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,469 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,995 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 33,729 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,310 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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Y748 HHK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc 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 Y748 HHK, 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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Y748 HHK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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