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Y466 NGS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,012 mi
Last recorded90,012 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY466 NGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 90,012 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 89,143 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 88,431 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 88,234 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 86,500 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 86,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 85,941 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 84,070 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,951 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,561 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 75,286 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,263 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 65,901 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,901 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 65,898 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 65,898 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 65,844 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 65,836 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 63,040 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 57,390 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,795 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,075 miles

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

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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Y466 NGS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y466 NGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y466 NGS registered?

Y466 NGS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y466 NGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y466 NGS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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