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Y202 NAM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,220 mi
Last recorded45,220 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 NAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 45,220 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 43,884 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 42,750 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 41,060 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 37,921 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 35,196 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 31,399 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 31,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 30,973 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 30,973 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 30,824 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 30,824 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 30,567 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,315 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 30,315 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,964 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,123 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,278 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,919 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,654 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,382 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,613 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,486 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 24,048 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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Y202 NAM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y202 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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What year was Y202 NAM registered?

Y202 NAM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y202 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y202 NAM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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