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Y833 NBH

2001 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,450 mi
Last recorded41,450 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY833 NBH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 41,450 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 40,759 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 40,644 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 40,643 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rust on discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 40,432 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 39,599 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 39,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 39,350 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 38,721 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 37,678 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 35,013 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 33,702 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,422 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 30,772 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 28,327 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 26,114 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 24,730 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,407 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 22,424 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 20,234 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 20,234 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,204 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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Y833 NBH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y833 NBH, 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 Y833 NBH registered?

Y833 NBH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2001.

Is Y833 NBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y833 NBH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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