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Y315 JBO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,146 mi
Last recorded126,146 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY315 JBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 126,146 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 126,146 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 122,567 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 119,175 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 117,257 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2017 114,726 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 112,812 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 107,812 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 107,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 100,173 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise front brake discs

Pass 16 Sep 2010 92,389 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 84,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

power steering pipes corroeded

Pass 2 Jul 2007 79,114 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 76,388 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 68,180 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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Y315 JBO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 Y315 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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Y315 JBO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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