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Y948 JEV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,066 mi
Last recorded83,066 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 JEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 83,066 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 83,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 80,913 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis and os sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 75,425 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly rusty at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside chassis has slight damaged near front suspension

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded P.A.S pipes rusty on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 75,423 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly rusty at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside chassis has slight damaged near front suspension

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded P.A.S pipes rusty on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 74,540 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside rear outer sills rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2018 73,942 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill rusty

high level brake light not working

Pass 15 May 2017 72,994 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 71,915 miles

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension arms and subframes, although nothing excessive

Pass 15 May 2015 71,132 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 70,223 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 70,223 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2013 69,169 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 May 2013 69,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 May 2012 68,093 miles

front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,489 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc's poor surface

Pass 18 May 2010 63,357 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 58,659 miles

handbrake has slight reserve travel

rear pads getting low

Pass 3 Mar 2008 48,212 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 42,855 miles

handbarake lever has long travel but still has reserve

Pass 8 Mar 2006 36,786 miles

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

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

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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Y948 JEV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y948 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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Y948 JEV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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