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Y466 JDV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

139,884 mi
Last recorded139,884 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY466 JDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 139,884 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 126,107 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 109,316 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 90,105 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 83,202 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 81,973 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 75,534 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 72,138 miles

nearside rear calliper damp

Pass 4 Apr 2017 70,882 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,977 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 68,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 67,533 miles

slight surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 64,722 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front reg plate cracked

surface rust on underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,651 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust joint rusty

slight rust under body all suspension componet,s

Pass 5 Apr 2012 60,340 miles

rear brake discs pitted

slight rust under body

Fail 4 Apr 2012 60,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

slight rust under body

Pass 14 Sep 2010 59,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,805 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front wiper started to deteriorate

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,444 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,135 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 29,960 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 29,960 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,302 miles

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

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

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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Y466 JDV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y466 JDV, 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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Y466 JDV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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