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YH51 JLA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,835 mi
Last recorded29,835 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 JLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 May 2023 29,835 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 29,728 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 29,499 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 28,587 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 24,702 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 24,138 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 23,131 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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YH51 JLA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YH51 JLA, 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 YH51 JLA registered?

YH51 JLA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 December 2001.

Is YH51 JLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH51 JLA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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