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Y937 JCA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,167 mi
Last recorded108,167 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY937 JCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 108,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper slightly insecure

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 104,827 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 104,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on flexible hose in full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 102,942 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2019 99,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box and centre to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake pipes covered in under seal

Fail 29 May 2019 99,498 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box and centre to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 25 Jun 2018 93,482 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 93,460 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 85,385 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 85,201 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 85,201 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,047 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 84,409 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,174 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 70,519 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 60,746 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2010 52,264 miles

nearside front brake sticks on slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2009 46,358 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,431 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 43,196 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 38,741 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 33,399 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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Y937 JCA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y937 JCA, 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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Y937 JCA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2001.

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