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Y588 NHR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,029 mi
Last recorded97,029 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY588 NHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 97,029 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

corrosion not through all skins o/s/f chassis + n/s/f inner wheel arch

front brake pads getting low

o/s headlight image poor

Fail 15 Feb 2022 96,961 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above anti roll bar d bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion not through all skins o/s/f chassis + n/s/f inner wheel arch

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2021 90,499 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing lower around inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Front no.plate position poor (on bonnet)

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

both headlamps, beam images slightly weak.

Pass 30 Jan 2020 79,454 miles

Evidence of filler at rear of nearside sill.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse brake pipe above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front most chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 79,450 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Evidence of filler at rear of nearside sill.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse brake pipe above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front most chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wipers in poor condition.

Fail 10 Jan 2020 79,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened anti roll bar link loose. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 75,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 75,260 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 70,867 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 65,413 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 65,352 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,814 miles

Offside Front wearing low(2.5mm)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 54,225 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 54,225 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 49,235 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2012 48,111 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 45,875 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 43,263 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front and rear discs are slightly worn/deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2009 42,567 miles

Both front tyres are deteriorated on outer sidewalls and tyre shoulders, no cord or ply exposed.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2008 42,192 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 41,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 41,446 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 39,972 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 22,919 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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Y588 NHR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y588 NHR, 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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Y588 NHR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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