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F26 HMH

2001 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,342 mi
Last recorded34,342 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 HMH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 34,342 miles

none standard suspension fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2025 26,653 miles

General suspension corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2024 23,274 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 23,126 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 22,913 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 22,663 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 22,196 miles

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 21,747 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish and split

offside front tyre starting to perish and split

under vehicle components very rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2017 21,163 miles

all under vehicle components very rusty

offside and nearside rear tyres perished and split but not reaching cords

Pass 22 Apr 2016 20,873 miles

all under vehicle components very rusty

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Apr 2015 20,538 miles

offside and nearside front tyres starting to perish and split

offside and nearside rear tyres perished and split but not reaching cords

Pass 24 Oct 2013 20,311 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perished and split but not reaching cords

offside front tyre perished and split but not reaching cords

Pass 24 Sep 2012 20,054 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 19,866 miles

under vehicle components very rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2010 19,594 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 19,594 miles

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 18,768 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,380 miles

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

underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2008 18,380 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2006 16,177 miles

screen washers topped up

underside of vehicle getting very rusty

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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F26 HMH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F26 HMH, 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 F26 HMH registered?

F26 HMH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is F26 HMH safe to buy?

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