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Y191 NAM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,603 mi
Last recorded139,603 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY191 NAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 139,603 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive slight weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 134,445 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 126,761 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components corroded

both inner sills and floor corroded

both rear sills /wheel arch heavily corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 126,078 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 126,048 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 124,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 17 Aug 2016 124,130 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Aug 2015 120,472 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 120,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 115,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 110,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 104,822 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 99,443 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 83,823 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 83,823 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 77,773 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 77,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr tyre 2mm worn on edge

osf tyre low worn on edges

osr 2.5mm approx

rear disc pads low

Pass 8 Aug 2008 67,956 miles

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

o/s/f wheel damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2007 56,316 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 55,321 miles

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

lower cover fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2006 47,606 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 47,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y191 NAM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y191 NAM, 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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Y191 NAM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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