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Y199 JEL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,504 mi
Last recorded49,504 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 JEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 49,504 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 46,683 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front and rear both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 42,279 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder tread blocks and outer side wall perished

Nearside Rear tyre tread blocks perished

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder tread blocks and outer side wall perished

Offside Rear tyre tread blocks perished

Pass 31 Mar 2018 40,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 40,212 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 40,212 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 40,185 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,162 miles

Underside of vehicle showing signes of corrosion.

Fail 19 Mar 2015 40,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Underside of vehicle showing signes of corrosion.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 39,326 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,821 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,016 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 36,113 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,813 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,024 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,821 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,950 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,208 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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Y199 JEL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y199 JEL, 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 Y199 JEL registered?

Y199 JEL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y199 JEL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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