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Y858 NTM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,212 mi
Last recorded119,212 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY858 NTM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 119,212 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 106,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit just legal only (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 106,345 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit just legal only (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 95,579 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 95,399 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 87,129 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 87,126 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 71,267 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 70,066 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,691 miles

o/s parking brake low reading

Pass 12 Apr 2018 62,759 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 62,618 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 59,535 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 59,535 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 57,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 56,740 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,992 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light corrosion to offside rear sill area

rear exhaust corroded

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2012 55,543 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,151 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,467 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,876 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 52,689 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 50,232 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 50,232 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 47,536 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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Y858 NTM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y858 NTM, 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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Y858 NTM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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