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Y784 HGJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,759 mi
Last recorded93,759 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY784 HGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 93,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 93,648 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 93,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 92,898 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 92,897 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 88,927 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 88,927 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 80,719 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 80,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 76,485 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 69,795 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 59,974 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 52,251 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,410 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 48,648 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 46,911 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 44,621 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 42,497 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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Y784 HGJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y784 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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Y784 HGJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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