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Y944 JEV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,647 mi
Last recorded94,647 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 JEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 94,647 miles

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 3 Jul 2024 92,937 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 90,764 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 90,263 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 84,371 miles

Nearside Rear Rear sill outer skin corroded but not effecting structural strength

Offside Rear Rear sill outer skin corroded but not effecting structural strength

Fail 18 Dec 2018 84,371 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear sill outer skin corroded but not effecting structural strength

Offside Rear Rear sill outer skin corroded but not effecting structural strength

Pass 12 Jan 2018 77,433 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 75,084 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,502 miles

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

Front brakes slightly binding

Nearside rear brake Pipe slightly Corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 68,430 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r outer sill showing signs off corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2015 68,430 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

o/s/r outer sill showing signs off corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing.

rear of O/S sill corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 64,785 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 63,422 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 62,311 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 62,311 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 59,765 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 55,728 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 49,408 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 43,545 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 38,367 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 JEV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 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.

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What year was Y944 JEV registered?

Y944 JEV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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