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G156 YBU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,080 mi
Last recorded156,080 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG156 YBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 156,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside inner rack joint part worn

Fail 3 Oct 2011 155,960 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 151,723 miles

underbody corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 151,570 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underbody corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 144,965 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

aftermarket exhaust fitted - slightly louder than standard

little reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 30 Oct 2008 137,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 137,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 135,394 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 135,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 131,247 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 131,247 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G156 YBU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G156 YBU, 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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G156 YBU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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