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Y353 JJO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,737 mi
Last recorded82,737 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY353 JJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 82,737 miles

Front All suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe joint. 1 stud missing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Boot floor corroded but not within any prescribed areas.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 82,705 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 82,591 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure and mid (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 40 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads loose and rattling no effect on braking effort

Pass 24 Jul 2023 78,173 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 77,506 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 76,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 74,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

signs of corrosion both front inner wings and rear sills

Fail 25 Jul 2020 74,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

signs of corrosion both front inner wings and rear sills

Pass 27 Jul 2019 67,669 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 67,666 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 59,489 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 56,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre's perished 205/40 x 17 84 w

Pass 2 Aug 2016 55,718 miles

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

both rear tyre's perished

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished and outer sidewall damaged 205/40x17 w

Fail 22 Jul 2016 55,713 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint to centre exhaust very corroded (7.1.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished and outer sidewall damaged 205/40x17 w

Pass 25 Jul 2015 54,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

all four tyres cracked around outer edges

both front wiper blades split

Pass 24 Jul 2014 54,103 miles

nearside front tyre tread cracking

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

offside front tyre tread cracking

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2013 52,440 miles

all tyres cracking/splitting on outer edges

earth wire on rear diff broken

Pass 14 Jul 2012 50,743 miles

nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades split

Pass 27 Jul 2011 49,406 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 47,634 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INNER FACES,FRONT PADS GETTING LOW AND SLIGHT LOW EFFORT FROM N/S/R FOOTBRAKE

NO PLATE LETTER COLOURING

Pass 25 Jul 2009 46,245 miles

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall

offside front tyre cut to inner sidewall

offside rear tyre getting close to limit on edges

slight damage to nearside front wheel inner lip

slight damage to offside rear wheel outer lip

Pass 7 Jul 2008 44,582 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 37,118 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 32,589 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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Y353 JJO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y353 JJO, 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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Y353 JJO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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