MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
front and rear brakes pads wearing low and binding slightly on front and rear
outer sill showing signs of corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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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