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Y799 JUM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,459 mi
Last recorded61,459 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 JUM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,459 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/16 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 61,375 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/16 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 56,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2014 51,196 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 51,196 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,972 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Exhaust slight deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,838 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 37,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,742 miles

near side outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jun 2009 30,981 miles

near side rear outer sill has surface corrosion ; not weak at this stage .

Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,397 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 24,078 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 21,084 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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Y799 JUM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y799 JUM, 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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Y799 JUM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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