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Y858 MHJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,990 mi
Last recorded86,990 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY858 MHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 86,990 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from left to right flexi (1.1.11 (c))

brake fluid level little low

corrosion on front x rear suspension units / under body corrosion / earth strap on rear diff snapped / front chassie rails corroding

some areas covered in under seal /

throttle pedal plate little loose /

Fail 12 May 2026 86,705 miles

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

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

General lose surface corrosion and rust on underside of vehicle and all suspension components from vehicle standing ,some areas covered in waxoil

Pass 3 Jun 2025 81,173 miles

General lose surface corrosion and rust on underside of vehicle and all suspension components from vehicle standing ,some areas covered in waxoil

Pass 22 Jan 2025 80,946 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 80,758 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 80,358 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 77,592 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 76,756 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 76,755 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 75,052 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 74,823 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 74,822 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2016 63,728 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 45,569 miles

o/s n/s sills corroding at rears

Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,310 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 3 Apr 2014 45,310 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 10 Apr 2013 44,830 miles

n/s sill corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,449 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,080 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,556 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,809 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,194 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,128 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,899 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 32,499 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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Y858 MHJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y858 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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What year was Y858 MHJ registered?

Y858 MHJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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