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Y982 JCX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,682 mi
Last recorded54,682 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY982 JCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,682 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 53,904 miles

All suspension bushes perishing but have no excessive movement

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2016 53,862 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All suspension bushes perishing but have no excessive movement

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 52,962 miles

Advise underside of vehicle corroded

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,095 miles

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

Underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,801 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 49,457 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

advise underneath starting to corrode

Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,857 miles

advise both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge and crack on the treads

advise slight corrosion to front and rear suspension areas

Fail 24 Feb 2011 47,827 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge and crack on the treads

advise slight corrosion to front and rear suspension areas

Pass 16 Feb 2010 45,984 miles

Both front tyhres starting to wear uneven

Both rear tyres starting to wear uneven

Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,926 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 42,402 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 41,046 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 39,444 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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Y982 JCX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y982 JCX, 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 Y982 JCX registered?

Y982 JCX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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