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Y941 KJX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,667 mi
Last recorded115,667 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY941 KJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 115,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle cover under seal crrosion rear end

Pass 4 Jul 2023 114,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coverd in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 114,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 113,974 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

discs corroded

under-body, brake & suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 113,971 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

discs corroded

under-body, brake & suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 112,241 miles

handbrake recording little effort

Fail 27 Jul 2017 112,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake recording little effort

Pass 15 Jan 2016 111,441 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 111,441 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 108,042 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 108,042 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 102,252 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 95,222 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 95,198 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 86,977 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 86,909 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 79,201 miles

front pads worn low

Fail 14 Feb 2011 79,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front pads worn low

Pass 13 Feb 2010 75,402 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 70,520 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 70,520 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 62,390 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 55,872 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 48,883 miles

advise both wiper blades in poor condition recommend new ones asap.

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 KJX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJX, 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 Y941 KJX registered?

Y941 KJX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2001.

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