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Y999 JBX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,622 mi
Last recorded75,622 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY999 JBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 75,622 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 70,595 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 69,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 67,344 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 67,344 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 66,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 65,884 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 64,418 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 62,825 miles

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

wiper blades split

Fail 17 Apr 2014 61,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside headlight slightly dim but giving out image

Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,458 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside headlight slightly dim but giving out image

Pass 22 Nov 2012 59,409 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,195 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 54,643 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 53,170 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 53,170 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 42,412 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 42,412 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 40,845 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 37,063 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 37,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all.discs.slightly.corroded

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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Y999 JBX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y999 JBX, 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

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What year was Y999 JBX registered?

Y999 JBX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y999 JBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y999 JBX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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