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Y799 MHJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

112,021 mi
Last recorded112,021 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 MHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 112,021 miles

Considerable surface corrosion forming on underside and some suspension and braking components.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 112,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg beside upper suspension arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Considerable surface corrosion forming on underside and some suspension and braking components.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 104,458 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 104,458 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 59,329 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 95,341 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 95,340 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 94,825 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 94,788 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 93,073 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 92,538 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 92,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 90,819 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 87,640 miles

power steering pipes corroded.

Fail 19 May 2015 87,640 miles

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

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

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)

power steering pipes corroded.

Pass 29 May 2014 81,592 miles

hole in N/S & O/S front bumper

slight corrosion on PAS pipes

surface corrosion on O/S/R sill

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake pads approx 75% worn

Fail 29 May 2014 81,592 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake pads approx 75% worn

hole in N/S & O/S front bumper

slight corrosion on PAS pipes

surface corrosion on O/S/R sill

Pass 21 May 2013 68,359 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 55,732 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 55,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Fail 26 May 2011 45,226 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

surface corrosion to PAS pipes

Pass 26 May 2011 45,226 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion to PAS pipes

Pass 5 May 2010 38,037 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 27,238 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 16,888 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 15,561 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 15,561 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 11,648 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 7,891 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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Y799 MHJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y799 MHJ, 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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Y799 MHJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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