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Y941 JEV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,135 mi
Last recorded84,135 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY941 JEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 84,135 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 84,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,793 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 76,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 74,702 miles

both outer sill's corroded

front disc's in poor condition

Fail 7 Apr 2015 74,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both outer sill's corroded

front disc's in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,374 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,416 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 62,416 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 47,570 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 47,570 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 41,021 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,053 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 37,257 miles

o/s/r brake rubbing a bit!!!!!!!

Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,485 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 21,508 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,385 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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Y941 JEV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y941 JEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y941 JEV registered?

Y941 JEV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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