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Y654 NJO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

74,358 mi
Last recorded74,358 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY654 NJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 74,358 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 74,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 72,763 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 71,689 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 71,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 71,615 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 71,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 71,467 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 70,988 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 70,681 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 69,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material three pipes rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp aim only just passable

Fail 30 Jul 2019 69,870 miles

Emissions not tested co to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired rear of outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material three pipes rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp aim only just passable

Pass 31 Jul 2018 68,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material three rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of o/s outer sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust flange weak/rusty but still sealing ok

Pass 24 Jul 2017 66,897 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded three at rear (3.6.B.2c)

advise checking rear brakes

non standard bulbs fitted at front

o/s rear outer sill rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2017 66,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded three at rear (3.6.B.2c)

advise checking rear brakes

non standard bulbs fitted at front

o/s rear outer sill rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2016 63,923 miles

advise rear brakes a bit slow

Fail 19 Jul 2016 63,923 miles

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

advise rear brakes a bit slow

Pass 3 Jul 2015 61,272 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 59,256 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 55,152 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Jul 2012 49,947 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

osr brakes siezed

Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,947 miles

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

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

osr brakes siezed

Pass 2 Jul 2011 46,507 miles

o/s/f tyre perrishing

Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,378 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wall perished

Pass 1 Jun 2010 44,827 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 43,169 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 37,993 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 34,277 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,158 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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Y654 NJO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 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 Y654 NJO, 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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Y654 NJO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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