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Y483 JDV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

3,003 mi
Last recorded3,003 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY483 JDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2019 3,003 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 1,748 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 64,265 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 64,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 64,247 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Parking brake (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 56,789 miles

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

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

advise front steering and suspension components corroded and weak

advise rear suspension arms and sub frame corroded and weak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 56,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

advise front steering and suspension components corroded and weak

advise rear suspension arms and sub frame corroded and weak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,069 miles

advise front and rear suspension arms

Fail 28 May 2015 54,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front & rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,761 miles

advise underside corroded

Fail 20 May 2014 49,748 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advise underside corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,453 miles

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

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

rear axle mounting bushes corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,514 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,156 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,954 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres perished

Fail 20 Mar 2009 29,954 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres perished

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,599 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 19,019 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 14,656 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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Y483 JDV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y483 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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Y483 JDV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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