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Y869 JCP

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,603 mi
Last recorded107,603 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY869 JCP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 107,603 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 106,495 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 106,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 104,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 100,862 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 98,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 98,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 97,412 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 93,570 miles

general corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2017 90,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

underside suspension frames and components displaying corrosion condition when presented acceptable/front inner wheel arches displaying corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2017 90,790 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake union area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

underside suspension frames and components displaying corrosion condition when presented acceptable/front inner wheel arches displaying corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2016 89,819 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded not blowing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 27 Sep 2016 89,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded not blowing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 4 Sep 2015 89,021 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 89,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 82,636 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust corroded (not blowing)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,165 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front wiper blades split

Fail 13 Sep 2013 76,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front wiper blades split

Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,657 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

air bag light on

Fail 16 Aug 2012 68,657 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

air bag light on

Pass 2 Sep 2011 61,177 miles

underneath has corrosion on moving parts and chassis.

Fail 2 Sep 2011 61,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

o.s.f tyre perished no cords visable at this stage.

underneath has corrosion on moving parts and chassis.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 53,781 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 45,836 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,946 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,231 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,312 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 22,640 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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Y869 JCP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y869 JCP, 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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Y869 JCP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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