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G263 YBU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

184,837 mi
Last recorded184,837 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG263 YBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 184,837 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 177,868 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 177,866 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 164,737 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 169,387 miles

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 14 May 2015 164,689 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 164,672 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 164,438 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 164,429 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

rear sills weak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 164,423 miles

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

rear outer sills weak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 163,567 miles

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

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

both rear outer sills weak

Pass 6 Jun 2009 162,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 159,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 155,424 miles

rear pads req approx 2000 miles

Fail 9 May 2006 151,272 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 151,272 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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G263 YBU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 G263 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 G263 YBU registered?

G263 YBU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is G263 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G263 YBU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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