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Y983 HVY

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

33,855 mi
Last recorded33,855 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 HVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 33,855 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 33,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 33,762 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 32,940 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 32,272 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 30,864 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 28,759 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 28,308 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 28,083 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 27,609 miles

Rear tyres cracked / perrished

corrosion o/s sill

Fail 25 Jul 2017 27,604 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake bind

Rear tyres cracked / perrished

corrosion o/s sill

Pass 10 Aug 2016 27,300 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall starting to perish

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear tyre outer wall starting to perish

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Fail 9 Aug 2016 27,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wall starting to perish

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear tyre outer wall starting to perish

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 22 Jul 2015 26,849 miles

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

Offside front & Nearside rear tyres perrished

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 26,849 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Both front & nearside rear tyres cracking

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 25,744 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 25,740 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 24,891 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 23,899 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 23,899 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 23,381 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,107 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 22,748 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,104 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 22,102 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 May 2006 15,753 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 8,143 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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Y983 HVY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 72,567 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y983 HVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y983 HVY registered?

Y983 HVY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y983 HVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y983 HVY shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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