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G211 YBU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

114,735 mi
Last recorded114,735 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG211 YBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 114,735 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2009 114,563 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2008 104,360 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 104,301 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 101,310 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 14 May 2007 101,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust heat plate rattling (cat)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 101,126 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

exhaust heat shield rattling

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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G211 YBU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G211 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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What year was G211 YBU registered?

G211 YBU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 2000.

Is G211 YBU safe to buy?

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