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Y837 NBH

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,584 mi
Last recorded92,584 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY837 NBH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2024 92,584 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 88,324 miles

head lights misted slightly

rear brake pipes greased

slight under body corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 82,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 82,117 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded side to side above rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

interior mirror missing

Fail 16 Mar 2017 82,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded side to side above rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

interior mirror missing

Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,183 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 79,183 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,564 miles

near side front brake binding

Fail 24 Mar 2014 76,564 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

near side front brake binding

Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,680 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 73,524 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 105,156 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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Y837 NBH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y837 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 Y837 NBH registered?

Y837 NBH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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