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Y193 NAM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,515 mi
Last recorded69,515 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY193 NAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 69,515 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil hole, but outside prescribed area,will need att. in near future (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 69,492 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil hole, but outside prescribed area,will need att. in near future (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 65,661 miles

Front and rear suspension rusty

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil , outside of area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 65,657 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps /offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front and rear suspension rusty

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil , outside of area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 63,162 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 63,162 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,148 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty and small hole but out of perscribed areas

Fail 19 Jul 2017 67,145 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty and small hole but out of perscribed areas

Pass 25 May 2016 55,266 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewalls perishing badly

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

rear suspension subframe and arms corroding,also front suspension arms corroding

Fail 25 May 2016 55,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre sidewalls perishing badly

rear suspension subframe and arms corroding,also front suspension arms corroding

Fail 23 May 2015 54,515 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear suspension subframes and arms corroding

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall perishing badly

Pass 23 May 2015 54,515 miles

front and rear suspension subframes and arms corroding

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall perishing badly

Pass 9 May 2014 52,879 miles

all suspension arms and other components corroding

both front tyres sidewall perishing

brake pipe n/s/r corroding where it joins the flex hose

Fail 8 May 2014 52,879 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all suspension arms and other components corroding

both front tyres sidewall perishing

brake pipe n/s/r corroding where it joins the flex hose

Fail 1 Jun 2013 51,028 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 51,028 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 49,084 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 49,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 47,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,489 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 45,001 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)

Pass 28 May 2009 41,539 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 34,467 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 28,574 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 24,693 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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Y193 NAM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y193 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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Y193 NAM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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