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Y844 NYB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,620 mi
Last recorded133,620 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY844 NYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 133,620 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 132,944 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 132,808 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 130,607 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 128,673 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 128,283 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear outer sill area slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2018 117,463 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 102,188 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 102,187 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 89,270 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 79,293 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 79,292 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 76,099 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 71,766 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 67,372 miles

minor corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 1 Feb 2012 62,919 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 55,143 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 44,051 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 44,051 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 29,727 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 27,576 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 21,720 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 15,169 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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Y844 NYB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y844 NYB, 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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Y844 NYB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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