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Y944 JCA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

100,270 mi
Last recorded100,270 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 JCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 100,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust flange badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 98,718 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear, Upper and lower, N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 98,701 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill underneath (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 97,013 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 94,055 miles

Front N/S and O/S Tyre wearing on outer edges

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 way to N/S/R flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 91,808 miles

All suspension arms front and rear showing signs of rusting

Pass 11 Dec 2015 89,118 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 83,677 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 78,321 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 72,190 miles

low tread on n/s rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2011 63,485 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 54,695 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 42,278 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 34,318 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 27,687 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 22,330 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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Y944 JCA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y944 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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What year was Y944 JCA registered?

Y944 JCA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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