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Y779 JVW

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,369 mi
Last recorded65,369 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 JVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 65,369 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 65,336 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 65,226 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 64,841 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 64,840 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 64,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 62,920 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 62,917 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 59,031 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,304 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Jul 2016 53,303 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2015 49,085 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 44,684 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,331 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 35,973 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,482 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,162 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 28,162 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,284 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 21,739 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,977 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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Y779 JVW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y779 JVW, 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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What year was Y779 JVW registered?

Y779 JVW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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