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N46 JBY

2001 Mazda MX5

Blue Petrol 1837cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,443 mi
Last recorded73,443 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX590,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN46 JBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,837cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 73,443 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 73,443 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Valve stem seriously damaged all four (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2016 72,917 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 69,497 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 64,995 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,482 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 58,572 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,211 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 56,102 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 54,469 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,215 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 50,172 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 48,578 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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N46 JBY is a 2001 Mazda MX5 in Blue with a 1,837cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 90,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N46 JBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N46 JBY is a 2001 Mazda MX5, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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