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Y465 NAX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,366 mi
Last recorded109,366 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY465 NAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 109,366 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 106,287 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 103,173 miles

General slight corrosion to vehicle structure and components

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front inner wing has slight corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake only just meets minimum requirements

Pass 12 Oct 2015 97,256 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 97,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

incorrect log on details for retest - unable to abort

Pass 8 Oct 2015 97,249 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 97,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 94,011 miles

slight corrosion to rear duter sills

Pass 13 Aug 2013 88,810 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 84,982 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2012 84,982 miles

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

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2011 81,279 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 79,564 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)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 79,549 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 70,592 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,725 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 62,725 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 53,284 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 51,866 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 48,673 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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Y465 NAX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y465 NAX, 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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Y465 NAX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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