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G479 YBU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,156 mi
Last recorded221,156 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG479 YBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 221,156 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 210,356 miles

corrosion on sills

Pass 8 Aug 2015 195,816 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 183,955 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 180,314 miles

offside rear sil slightly corroded and seat belt light is on dash

Fail 3 May 2013 180,309 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear sil slightly corroded and seat belt light is on dash

Pass 27 Apr 2012 174,997 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 174,997 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 169,951 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Apr 2010 167,888 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Feb 2009 163,312 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 163,312 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 158,327 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 158,327 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 151,174 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Feb 2006 144,265 miles

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

o/s & n/s upper ball joint gaitor split

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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G479 YBU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc 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 G479 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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G479 YBU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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