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Y969 HLS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

102,399 mi
Last recorded102,399 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY969 HLS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 102,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 94,359 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 92,263 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 92,261 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 88,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 84,027 miles

eml light on

Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,497 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 66,304 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)

both front tyres worn on outter edage

Pass 2 Feb 2013 59,497 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 53,482 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 48,862 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,204 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,306 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,991 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Brake fluid level low.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 39,238 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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Y969 HLS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y969 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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What year was Y969 HLS registered?

Y969 HLS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y969 HLS safe to buy?

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