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Y841 NBH

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

114,368 mi
Last recorded114,368 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY841 NBH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 114,368 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 114,365 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 110,611 miles

Front ribbed drive belt intermitent squeel

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r inner and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked o/s lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 110,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam bulb dull (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall split 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0 mm inner tread 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall split 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front ribbed drive belt intermitent squeel

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r inner and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked o/s lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished/cracked 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 99,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close need attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 99,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis bonnet side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis wheel arch side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis wheel arch side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close need attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 93,827 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 93,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 90,920 miles

offside front brake grabbing,

offside front main beam dim but working

Fail 24 Apr 2017 90,920 miles

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

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

offside front brake grabbing,

offside front main beam dim but working

Pass 22 Apr 2016 86,525 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 86,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,541 miles

rear silencer flange showing signs of corrosion.

signs of corrosion to offside rear outersill.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 82,541 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear silencer flange showing signs of corrosion.

signs of corrosion to offside rear outersill.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,370 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 75,288 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 75,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 73,069 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 68,660 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 14 Apr 2010 57,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,344 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 55,301 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 53,441 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,705 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 46,721 miles

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

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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Y841 NBH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y841 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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Y841 NBH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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