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Y959 KJX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

96,853 mi
Last recorded96,853 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 KJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 96,853 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 96,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 46,639 miles

Front brakes are binding

Nearside No plate light out

Pass 27 Jun 2017 95,990 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 94,755 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Aug 2014 93,039 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 97,368 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 86,634 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)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2012 86,634 miles

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

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)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2011 78,639 miles

both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

nearside front tyre perishing slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2011 78,639 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

nearside front tyre perishing slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2010 71,663 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 30 Jul 2010 71,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 29 Jul 2009 63,833 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 63,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 56,112 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 56,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 53,476 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 53,476 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 52,309 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2007 52,309 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 42,839 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 42,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y959 KJX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y959 KJX, 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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Y959 KJX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 April 2001.

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