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Y783 JDV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

29,449 mi
Last recorded29,449 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY783 JDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 29,449 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 29,444 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres old and perished - Some alarming looking cracks in sidewall - Advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 29,434 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 29,434 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 29,154 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 28,888 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 28,816 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 28,672 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 28,233 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 27,797 miles

Front brakes squeal

Pass 18 Jun 2016 26,968 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 25,866 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 22,513 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 25,203 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 24,457 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)

all four tyre walls deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2011 24,033 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,490 miles

front and rear brakes noisy when brakes applied in brake rollers.

Pass 13 Jun 2009 23,054 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 22,298 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 21,139 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 19,850 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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Y783 JDV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y783 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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What year was Y783 JDV registered?

Y783 JDV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y783 JDV safe to buy?

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