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Y944 NGW

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,207 mi
Last recorded166,207 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 NGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 166,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 165,521 miles

Front Inner rear view mirror insecure

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 165,520 miles

Emissions not tested auxiliary belt broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner rear view mirror insecure

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 164,360 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 164,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear pads worn

Pass 17 Aug 2017 163,676 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 163,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 163,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 158,977 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 151,196 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 151,196 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 143,681 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 143,681 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 136,128 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 125,129 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 110,582 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 97,723 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 84,188 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 72,782 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 60,640 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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Y944 NGW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y944 NGW, 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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Y944 NGW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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