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Y927 NHB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,356 mi
Last recorded103,356 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY927 NHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 103,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 92,307 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 92,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 86,401 miles

undertray fitted difficult to check

Fail 23 Jul 2024 86,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

tickover higher than normal but below maximum allowed

undertray fitted difficult to check

Pass 17 May 2024 86,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Fail 17 May 2024 86,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 86,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 84,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 78,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 75,902 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Under vehicle body all cover with sealant

Pass 11 Jun 2019 70,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front ball joint covers cracked

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

parking brake lever little reserve

Fail 11 Jun 2019 70,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front ball joint covers cracked

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

parking brake lever little reserve

Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,226 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 57,442 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 50,072 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 39,621 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 38,752 miles

nearside front tyre has cracks on sidewalls and tread

offside rear tyre has cracks on inside sidewall (205/45*16)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 38,752 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cracks on sidewalls and tread

offside rear tyre has cracks on inside sidewall (205/45*16)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 38,059 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 36,866 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts on inside sidewall

Fail 1 Aug 2012 36,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside front tyre has cuts on inside sidewall

Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,806 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 35,806 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,566 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 34,566 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 32,769 miles

n/s/f tyre cuts on inner wall (205/45/ZR16)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 32,313 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre cuts on inner wall (205/45/ZR16)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 29,472 miles

nearside front tyre split on iner wall

Fail 30 Jul 2008 29,472 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

nearside front tyre split on iner wall

Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,426 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 26,920 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 24,428 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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Y927 NHB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 Y927 NHB, 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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Y927 NHB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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