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Y288 NBH

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

85,741 mi
Last recorded85,741 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 NBH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 85,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 85,688 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 85,569 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 81,307 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 81,307 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired door sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 80,370 miles

front chassis members corroded both sides

Fail 25 Jul 2018 80,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

front chassis members corroded both sides

Pass 2 May 2017 78,607 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,456 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 78,456 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Alternator wiring touching steering column joint (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 78,383 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 78,234 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)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on underside on suspension and floorpan heavy in places

exhaust corroded

o/side front wheel binding on slightly

oside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Pass 8 May 2014 77,659 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 77,659 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 77,604 miles

slight bind at o/s/f wheel.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 77,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight bind at o/s/f wheel.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2011 73,082 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 73,082 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,159 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 67,143 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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 67,143 miles

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

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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 62,921 miles

both rear tyre treads approx 3mm

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 21 Feb 2008 62,921 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyre treads approx 3mm

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Feb 2007 52,512 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 42,161 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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Y288 NBH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Y288 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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Y288 NBH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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