MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Corrosion offside front inner chassis rail under bonnet painted white
Front lower suspension arms corroded
Front pads worn thin
Nearside front arb link arm slightly worn
Rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded
Slight corrosion nearside and offside front inner wheel arches.
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill within 30cm seat mount (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan within 30cm seatbelt mount (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill within 30cm seat mount (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y204 JEL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 Y204 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 Y204 JEL registered?
Y204 JEL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2001.
Is Y204 JEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y204 JEL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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