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Y308 JEP

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,333 mi
Last recorded83,333 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY308 JEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 83,333 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 82,638 miles

both outer sills at rear corroded advise rust treatment

Fail 13 Aug 2016 82,637 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both outer sills at rear corroded advise rust treatment

Pass 27 Jul 2015 77,795 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 70,043 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 70,043 miles

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

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,079 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 62,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2012 60,495 miles

fuel filter is insecure and requires attention

fuel filter shield insecure requires attention

steering wheel cover deteriorating and becoming sharp, requires attention

Pass 9 Dec 2010 60,460 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 60,460 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 55,570 miles

n/s/f tyre cracks in sidewall

Fail 30 Nov 2009 55,559 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,341 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 46,385 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 43,410 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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Y308 JEP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y308 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 Y308 JEP registered?

Y308 JEP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y308 JEP safe to buy?

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