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Y932 NGS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,017 mi
Last recorded136,017 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY932 NGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 136,017 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 136,015 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 129,523 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 125,761 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 122,910 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 118,924 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 12 Mar 2013 116,396 miles

various minor windscreen damage

Fail 12 Mar 2013 116,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

various minor windscreen damage

Pass 14 Mar 2012 115,038 miles

General corrosion to suspension components

MInor chips /screen

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2012 115,038 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

General corrosion to suspension components

MInor chips /screen

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 113,270 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 111,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Some corrosion to rear brake discs, and suspension components.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 111,530 miles

Some corrosion to rear brake discs, and suspension components.

Fail 11 May 2009 106,073 miles

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

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

front/rear and rear brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 11 May 2009 106,073 miles

front/rear and rear brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 3 May 2008 96,159 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 May 2008 96,159 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 89,097 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 78,849 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 78,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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Y932 NGS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y932 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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Y932 NGS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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