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G940 YTA

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,503 mi
Last recorded110,503 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG940 YTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 110,503 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 100,523 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 100,513 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened fouling anti roll bar (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened bracket to anti roll bar drop link (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 92,314 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 92,306 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 187,855 miles

advise front number plate size.

both front and rear coil springs become insecure when vehicle jacked but seat correctly when veicle is lowered.

dampness around o/s/r brake caliper

unable to see brake fluid level clearly.

Pass 23 May 2014 63,379 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 63,376 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 59,456 miles

all shock absorbers weak

coil springs corroded

front/rear subframes corroded

general vehicle condition corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 59,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

all shock absorbers weak

coil springs corroded

front/rear subframes corroded

general vehicle condition corroded

Pass 29 May 2007 157,716 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 157,716 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2006 152,055 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 152,054 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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G940 YTA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G940 YTA, 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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G940 YTA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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