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Y502 JVX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,536 mi
Last recorded62,536 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY502 JVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 62,536 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 61,621 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 60,098 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 58,799 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 57,503 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 56,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 54,156 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 52,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 50,930 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,632 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,986 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,707 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 41,018 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 41,018 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 38,806 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 38,806 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 35,624 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,624 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 31,806 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 27,255 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,875 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)

o/s/front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2007 19,275 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 15,875 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 14,196 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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Y502 JVX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y502 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

How do I check the history of Y502 JVX?

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What year was Y502 JVX registered?

Y502 JVX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y502 JVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y502 JVX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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