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Y909 NAW

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,902 mi
Last recorded75,902 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY909 NAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 75,902 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe behind front subframe next to securing bracket (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 75,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe behind front subframe next to securing bracket (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,667 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to rear of front subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 73,665 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to rear of front subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,336 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 64,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 56,570 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,945 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,664 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 54,664 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 51,151 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,907 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 41,615 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,191 miles

front registration plate cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,246 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 28,325 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,325 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged

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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Y909 NAW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y909 NAW, 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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Y909 NAW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2001.

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