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W945 YAP

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,008 mi
Last recorded72,008 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW945 YAP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 72,008 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 70,069 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 69,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,466 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 62,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 59,534 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 56,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 56,200 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 55,202 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 53,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear and o/s/r brake discs inner surfaces partly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 50,467 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 47,711 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner brake discs surface slight corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills V slight corrosion starting

slight n/s/f brake binding

Pass 25 Sep 2012 44,110 miles

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

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

Some corrosion in suspension components.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,753 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 36,413 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Damage to nearside front wing.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 36,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Damage to nearside front wing.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,315 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 29,750 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,918 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W945 YAP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W945 YAP, 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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What year was W945 YAP registered?

W945 YAP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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