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Y76 HTX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,535 mi
Last recorded48,535 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY76 HTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 48,535 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter and lower chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 43,684 miles

All four tyre valve stems heavily perished (Benefit of doubt given, recommend attention soon).

All suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakend

All tyre valve stems perished - Req attention

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front wipers split

Handbrake high

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

O/S/R outer sill starting to corrode

Rear discs corroded pads wearing thin - recommend attention

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 38,840 miles

all valve stenms slightly perished

corrosion on both rear outer sills and offside front inner arch

rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 12 May 2014 38,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all valve stenms slightly perished

corrosion on both rear outer sills and offside front inner arch

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner face

rear brake discs and pads worn

slight bind from offside front brake

Pass 14 May 2013 33,271 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

offside outer sill corroded

slight corrosion on nearside outer sill

slight corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

undertray fitted

very slight bind from both rear brakes

very slight bind from offside front brake

Pass 15 May 2012 26,700 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 21,338 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 20,361 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear tyre perrished on inside wall

Pass 14 Jul 2006 15,505 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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Y76 HTX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y76 HTX, 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 Y76 HTX registered?

Y76 HTX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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