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Y968 HLS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,534 mi
Last recorded80,534 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 HLS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 80,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill / arch corroded not considered a prescribed area

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded not considered a prescribed area

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 80,534 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side offside not working (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear inner sill / arch corroded not considered a prescribed area

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded not considered a prescribed area

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 80,460 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side offside not working (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside inner sill corroded not within a prescribed area

Nearside outer sill corroded not within a prescribed area

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 77,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from t-piece to nearside rear brake flex hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play top & bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play top & bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 66,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from t-piece to nearside rear brake flex hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play top joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 66,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from t-piece to nearside rear brake flex hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play top joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 54,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from t-piece to nearside rear brake flex hose slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 43,080 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 42,806 miles

Body has slight corrosion Most suspension components corroded (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Rear subframe corroded (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion front subframe (6.1.B.2)

EML light on dash

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 42,090 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,221 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 38,602 miles

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

rear brakes squeeking

Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,789 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 36,741 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,995 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 32,176 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 27,629 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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Y968 HLS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y968 HLS, 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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Y968 HLS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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