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Y174 JEP

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,205 mi
Last recorded74,205 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 JEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 74,205 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 72,309 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 71,163 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 66,857 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,703 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 55,458 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,188 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 51,188 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 50,355 miles

slight brake bind on o/s/f

Pass 17 Aug 2014 46,276 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 44,970 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,497 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 40,201 miles

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

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

offside front and rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 28 May 2010 37,507 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,411 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 29,991 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 26,058 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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Y174 JEP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y174 JEP, 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 Y174 JEP registered?

Y174 JEP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 2001.

Is Y174 JEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y174 JEP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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