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G324 YBU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,708 mi
Last recorded147,708 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG324 YBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 147,708 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 145,970 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 143,771 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 141,214 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 132,804 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 123,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 123,546 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 114,001 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 114,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 107,517 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 102,022 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 96,556 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 96,556 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 95,077 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 95,077 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 93,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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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G324 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 75%.

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 G324 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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G324 YBU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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