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Y281 NBH

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,869 mi
Last recorded131,869 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 NBH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 131,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 131,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 123,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 123,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 114,453 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 114,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 106,126 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 96,809 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 96,273 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 96,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 95,075 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges slightly

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 94,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear outer sill's slightly corroded and cover over

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 10 Jul 2015 91,368 miles

both outer sill's heavily cover over and slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2015 91,357 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both outer sill's heavily cover over and slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 88,454 miles

both outer sill's heavily cover over can not see repair

Fail 10 Jul 2014 88,407 miles

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

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

both outer sill's heavily cover over can not see repair

Pass 13 May 2013 84,844 miles

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

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL RUSTY.

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

Fail 11 May 2012 81,569 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 81,569 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 77,566 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 6 May 2010 70,471 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 61,109 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 61,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 47,903 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 34,773 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 25,295 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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Y281 NBH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y281 NBH, 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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Y281 NBH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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