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Y485 NCB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,657 mi
Last recorded71,657 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY485 NCB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2023 71,657 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 69,812 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 68,561 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 66,696 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 65,566 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 64,001 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 61,360 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,633 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 54,651 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,907 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,677 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,826 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 46,031 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,280 miles

o/s/f tyre showing cracks in tread

Pass 1 Aug 2008 40,484 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 20 Aug 2007 37,912 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,559 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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Y485 NCB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y485 NCB, 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 Y485 NCB registered?

Y485 NCB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y485 NCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y485 NCB shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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