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Y832 NLL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

190,554 mi
Last recorded190,554 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY832 NLL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 190,554 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2018 175,188 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of sill/wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of outer sill/wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2018 175,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of sill/wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of outer sill/wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2017 160,088 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 159,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 146,616 miles

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

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. binding slightly by hand (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 138,950 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

emissions marginal,management light on

front pads low,n/s/f binding

front to rear brake pipe corroded,handbrake poor

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

rear arches corroded/filled

suspension,subframes,sills,floor,exhaust-corroded

unable to properly assess repairs due to paint etc,refer also prior fail/advise

Fail 19 Nov 2015 138,657 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill at prior filler holed/corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

emissions marginal,management light on

front pads low,n/s/f binding

front to rear brake pipe corroded,handbrake poor

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

rear arches corroded/filled

suspension,subframes,sills,floor,exhaust-corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2014 128,661 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 118,172 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear wheel arches corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2013

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear wheel arches corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2012 107,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s handbrake efford low

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2012 107,962 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2011 98,022 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 88,946 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 88,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 67,880 miles

floor/chassis seams,front/rear subframes/suspension-corroded

handbrake travel

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre bald outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2008 47,721 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 47,721 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,054 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 26,423 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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Y832 NLL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y832 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.

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Y832 NLL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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