CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y958 JEV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

56,631 mi
Last recorded56,631 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 JEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 56,631 miles

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

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

both rear sill/wheel arch's corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 55,778 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 55,152 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 54,153 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 53,529 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 52,162 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 50,702 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 49,656 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

o/s and n/s/r outer sill's corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 48,295 miles

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 19 May 2017 47,084 miles

front suspension rusty

o/s and n/s outer rear sill's rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 20 May 2016 46,749 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 46,143 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 44,728 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 43,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 43,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 41,804 miles

number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 May 2011 39,787 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 35,875 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 27 May 2009 32,198 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 28,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 28,326 miles

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 18 May 2007 24,165 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 18,424 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y958 JEV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y958 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y958 JEV?

You can check the full history of Y958 JEV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y958 JEV registered?

Y958 JEV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y958 JEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y958 JEV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y958 JEV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y958 JEV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.