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G728 YAE

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,945 mi
Last recorded99,945 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG728 YAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 99,945 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

underbody corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 94,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear pads low (3.5.1g)

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

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2017 94,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded holes in the chassis (5.2.6)

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

underbody is heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 91,120 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 88,951 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 85,995 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 7 Jan 2014 85,811 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 9 Jan 2013 79,832 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 79,743 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 74,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front & rear suspension components lightly corroded

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 4 Jan 2012 74,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front & rear suspension components lightly corroded

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 29 Mar 2011 74,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

corrotion both outer sills but not yet holed

o/s/r disc face rusty

oil leak

rear chassis both sides slightly bent

rear coil springs corrodeing

slight play o/s/f trackrodend

Pass 29 Mar 2011 74,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

corrotion both outer sills but not yet holed

o/s/r disc face rusty

oil leak

rear chassis both sides slightly bent

rear coil springs corrodeing

slight play o/s/f trackrodend

Pass 8 Mar 2010 72,896 miles

front reg plate starting to detiorate

rear coil springs corrodeing

slight corrotion outer sills

Pass 6 Mar 2009 69,645 miles

front inner pads looking low

Fail 3 Mar 2009 69,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front inner pads looking low

Fail 29 Feb 2008 66,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 66,303 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 62,153 miles

heat sheild on exhaust insucure

n/s/r tyre borderline pass

slight pitting front discs and pads getting low

Fail 14 Feb 2007 62,153 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

heat sheil on exhaust insucure

n/s/r tyre borderline pass

slight pitting on front discs and pads looking low

Pass 1 Mar 2006 58,030 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 58,030 miles

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

both chassis rails damaged

both rear outer sills corroding

brake pedal rubber wearing

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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G728 YAE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 G728 YAE, 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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G728 YAE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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