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X107 YLJ

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,985 mi
Last recorded106,985 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX107 YLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 106,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight damage to front screen

Fail 22 Feb 2023 106,985 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight damage to front screen

Pass 24 Jan 2022 101,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 97,043 miles

Both sills corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 96,687 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both sills corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 90,938 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 83,012 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 83,012 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 74,349 miles

front tyre treads worn low

o/s/f chassis corroded

oil leaks from engine area

airbag light missing

Fail 26 Jan 2018 74,188 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

o/s/f chassis corroded

oil leaks from engine area

airbag light missing

front tyre treads worn low

Pass 4 Feb 2017 67,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 67,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 60,196 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 60,196 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 54,750 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,064 miles

Considerable Deterition in the front tyres

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 50,064 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Considerable Deterition in the front tyres

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 48,832 miles

very slight damage on o/s front seat belt strap

Fail 23 Nov 2012 48,832 miles

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

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

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

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

considerable deterioration on o/s rear tyre outer side wall

very slight damage on o/s front seat belt strap

Pass 8 Nov 2011 47,044 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/r tyre has slight deterioration on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Nov 2010 45,173 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

deterioration on centre and rear exhaust

deterioration on front brake disc

Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,620 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 39,011 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,632 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,251 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 34,616 miles

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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X107 YLJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X107 YLJ, 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 X107 YLJ registered?

X107 YLJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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