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Y492 NWP

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,431 mi
Last recorded63,431 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 NWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 63,431 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 63,026 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 62,351 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 58,327 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 56,358 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 54,741 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

undertrays fitted.

wheel arches and outer sills corroded,both sides.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 54,732 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 50,561 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and linkage (2.4.G.1)

all brake pipes coated in grease

all front suspension components slightly corroded

all rear suspension components slightly corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

oil leak

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2016 50,561 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and linkage (2.4.G.1)

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

all brake pipes coated in grease

all front suspension components slightly corroded

all rear suspension components slightly corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

oil leak

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 47,413 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 44,418 miles

Oil leak

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

brake pipes covered in grease

n/s/r sill starting to corrode

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,104 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 41,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust getting thin

Fail 20 Jun 2012 39,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust getting thin

Pass 16 Jun 2011 36,936 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 34,645 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,619 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,151 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s rear tyre worn badly on inside

Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,856 miles

2 front and n/s rear brake discs slighty corroded

o/s front tyre worn more on outside edge

Pass 8 Jun 2006 23,996 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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Y492 NWP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y492 NWP, 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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Y492 NWP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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