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Y309 JBO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,324 mi
Last recorded93,324 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY309 JBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 93,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 93,253 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X2 (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,408 miles

Emissions require attention

Fail 21 Apr 2017 89,408 miles

Emissions require attention

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 84,492 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,760 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 74,871 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,939 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 65,266 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,265 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,466 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,559 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 45,549 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 40,787 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 35,739 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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Y309 JBO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y309 JBO, 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 Y309 JBO registered?

Y309 JBO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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