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G108 YRJ

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,602 mi
Last recorded170,602 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG108 YRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 170,602 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 158,056 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all coil springs corroded

bind on o/s/f wheel

corrosion on inner sills,floor and chassiss

corrosion on rear wheel arches

front and rear suspension components corroded

slight corrosion on outer sills

Fail 28 May 2013 157,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all coil springs corroded

bind on o/s/f wheel

corrosion on inner sills,floor and chassiss

corrosion on rear wheel arches

front and rear suspension components corroded

slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 29 May 2012 147,222 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 147,216 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2011 137,809 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2011 137,803 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 124,160 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 120,062 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 May 2009 120,062 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2008 11,662 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 112,447 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 107,227 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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G108 YRJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 76,778 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 G108 YRJ, 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 26 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G108 YRJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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