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Y396 JGC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

49,627 mi
Last recorded49,627 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 JGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 49,627 miles

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

all rear suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2024 48,545 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 47,201 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 46,137 miles

all suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 44,690 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 42,720 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 40,437 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 38,276 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 36,311 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,909 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 33,593 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 32,372 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 30,845 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 29,046 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 27,592 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 25,454 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,156 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 20,980 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 17,992 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 17,992 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 15,396 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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Y396 JGC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y396 JGC, 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 Y396 JGC registered?

Y396 JGC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y396 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y396 JGC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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