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Y949 JEV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,024 mi
Last recorded55,024 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 JEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 55,024 miles

both outer sills have corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2014 55,022 miles

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

both outer sills have corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2013 53,913 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 53,913 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 52,617 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 48,147 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,592 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,853 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,437 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,795 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 19,145 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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Y949 JEV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y949 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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Y949 JEV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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