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G381 YBU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,037 mi
Last recorded73,037 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG381 YBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 73,037 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 72,714 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2015 71,966 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 71,277 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

nearside rear brake disc is pitted

Fail 12 Sep 2014 71,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

nearside rear brake disc is pitted

Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,179 miles

center brake light is being used for rear fog lamp

Pass 30 Sep 2011 68,865 miles

centre brake light is being used for fog light

Fail 29 Sep 2010 68,206 miles

Brake light is fog lamp

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 68,206 miles

Brake light is fog lamp

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 67,631 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 67,560 miles

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

Centre brake light is fog lamp

Pass 17 Oct 2008 66,723 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 66,723 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 65,440 miles

O/S HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTERN POOR.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 64,769 miles

HEAD LAMPS SLIGHTLY DIFFERANT COLOUR AND BRIGHTNESS.

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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G381 YBU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G381 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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G381 YBU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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