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Y926 NGS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,683 mi
Last recorded99,683 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 NGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 99,683 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 96,808 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 96,783 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 94,473 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 88,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 88,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 46,999 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,753 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 50,752 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 50,752 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 49,583 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 48,348 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,852 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 46,852 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 43,914 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 43,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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Y926 NGS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y926 NGS, 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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What year was Y926 NGS registered?

Y926 NGS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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