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Y836 NLL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,684 mi
Last recorded52,684 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY836 NLL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 52,684 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 51,997 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 50,884 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened over heated binding slight (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 50,884 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened over heated binding slight (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,893 miles

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

Offside Rear caliper damp

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 48,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear caliper damp

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,571 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,660 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 40,986 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 38,141 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,430 miles

Advise:both rear tyres 3mm tread & perishing slightly

Advise:rear brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Mar 2012 34,430 miles

Advise:both rear tyres 3mm tread & perishing slightly

Advise:rear brake pads getting low

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,101 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,803 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 24,913 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,917 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,201 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 15,886 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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Y836 NLL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y836 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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Y836 NLL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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