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Y824 NLL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

17,013 mi
Last recorded17,013 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY824 NLL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 17,013 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 16,957 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 16,541 miles

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

slight corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 11 Jul 2016 15,194 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2015 14,431 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 13,885 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 10,773 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 10,005 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 9,038 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 8,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 8,403 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 7,546 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 6,897 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 5,865 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 4,241 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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Y824 NLL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y824 NLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y824 NLL registered?

Y824 NLL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y824 NLL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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