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Y840 NLL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,822 mi
Last recorded143,822 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 NLL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 May 2019 143,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced heavily corroded at anti roll bar and subframe mounting prescibed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded and holed at anti roll bar and subframe mounting prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 141,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 141,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 138,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2017 138,001 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2016 127,765 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 127,765 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Both very dim (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 May 2015 117,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion in offside outer sill

front and rear suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 15 May 2015 117,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion in offside outer sill

front and rear suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 16 May 2014 106,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside outer sill starting to corrode at rear

slight blow at mid exhaust joint

Pass 17 May 2013 96,170 miles

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

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

brake binding slightly

rear subframe corroding

some suspension item corroding on front and rear

Pass 6 Apr 2012 90,604 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 90,604 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 81,746 miles

front and rear brakes pads wearing low and binding slightly on front and rear

outer sill showing signs of corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2010 67,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 67,026 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 55,642 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,224 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,339 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,930 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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Y840 NLL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y840 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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Y840 NLL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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