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Y475 NAX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,616 mi
Last recorded63,616 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY475 NAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 63,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear sub frames corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2019 63,666 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear sub frames corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 58,630 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 54,094 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,216 miles

Front and rear lower and upper suspension arms corroded

Front inner brake discs corroded

Rear tyres close tobwear indicaters

Pass 23 Feb 2015 52,195 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 52,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 49,572 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 49,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 46,334 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 46,319 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,508 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,845 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 22 Feb 2010 37,021 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,418 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,486 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 27,058 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 23,637 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 23,637 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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Y475 NAX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y475 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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What year was Y475 NAX registered?

Y475 NAX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y475 NAX safe to buy?

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