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Y311 JAD

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,919 mi
Last recorded68,919 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY311 JAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 68,919 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 68,656 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 68,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 66,782 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 63,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 63,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 63,687 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 63,435 miles

Mmetal brake pipe across rear of car starting to corrode

both outer sills starting to corrode

o/s/f chassis leg starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jan 2013 61,765 miles

rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jan 2012 59,024 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 53,963 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,600 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,089 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 44,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,279 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 26,333 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 26,333 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 14,267 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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Y311 JAD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y311 JAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y311 JAD registered?

Y311 JAD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y311 JAD safe to buy?

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