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Y501 JVX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

68,425 mi
Last recorded68,425 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 JVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 68,425 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 68,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 67,245 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 66,543 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 66,280 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 65,684 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 64,903 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 63,669 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 61,270 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

High park brake lever

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 59,912 miles

Both font wipers a little smeary

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 17 Nov 2016 58,583 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 19 Nov 2015 56,880 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 56,001 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 54,871 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front wiper blades a little smeary on operation

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 53,603 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 52,529 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,050 miles

O/s outer sill has surface corrosion

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 49,308 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wipers poor

Pass 18 Nov 2009 49,308 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 18 Nov 2008 47,226 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,666 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 42,564 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 34,801 miles

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

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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Y501 JVX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y501 JVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y501 JVX registered?

Y501 JVX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y501 JVX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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