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Y806 NLF

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,249 mi
Last recorded92,249 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY806 NLF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 92,249 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 92,225 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2018 88,258 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 88,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,165 miles

Offside Front CHASSIS LEG RUSTING BUT NOT HOLED

Pass 7 Mar 2016 85,305 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,380 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 77,242 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 25 Mar 2014 77,096 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,567 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,802 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s outer rear sill';s

Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,317 miles

corrosion starting to o/s outer rear sill

Pass 19 Mar 2010 60,161 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspenshion compoments

front brake pad's getting low

rear brake pad's near limit

Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,078 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 53,042 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 53,042 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 48,381 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 41,717 miles

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

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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Y806 NLF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y806 NLF, 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 Y806 NLF registered?

Y806 NLF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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