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Y66 JHM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,910 mi
Last recorded99,910 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY66 JHM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 99,910 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front brake pads starting to wear low

slight corrosion building up under vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2017 90,201 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 90,193 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 80,188 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2016 80,170 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 71,780 miles

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

Nearside sill has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2014 64,401 miles

advise o/s/front drop link slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2013 60,105 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 55,853 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,328 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 48,962 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 47,716 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 46,153 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 42,711 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 40,547 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 34,393 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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Y66 JHM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y66 JHM, 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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Y66 JHM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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