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X281 YHO

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

91,880 mi
Last recorded91,880 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 YHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 91,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 91,879 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middlle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2019 86,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box , and Corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under Seal Coated , Wet Weather

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 86,180 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box , and Corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under Seal Coated , Wet Weather

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 86,175 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seat belt and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting upper suspension arm mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

wiper blade smearing

Pass 23 Mar 2018 83,011 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 82,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All brake ferrules corroded

All disks corroded

Both rear tyres perished

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear back plates corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 78,498 miles

both rear back plates corroded

all brake ferrules corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

service brake 58%

Fail 9 Mar 2017 78,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested due to no reserve travel due to brake fluid leak (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking rear area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all brake ferrules corroded

both rear back plates corroded

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,083 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side front sub frame mounting area corroding (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side front sub frame mounting area corroding (2.4.A.3)

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

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

object in near side front tyre

off side front tyre cut/cracked around inner side wall

Fail 4 Apr 2016 74,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front sub frame, near side rear mounting area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front sub frame ,off side rear mounting area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side front sub frame mounting area corroding (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side front sub frame mounting area corroding (2.4.A.3)

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

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

object in near side front tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2015 72,458 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 72,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

all brake discs corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 68,563 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 68,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

near side rear brake disc heavily corroded/pitted

Pass 9 May 2013 64,208 miles

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

near side rear brake disc worn and pitted

Fail 7 May 2013 64,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front brake pads getting low

near side rear brake disc worn and pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2012 57,564 miles

near side front tyre heavily worn on outer ede

rear brake discs worn,scored and pitted

Fail 24 Apr 2012 57,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front tyre heavily worn on outer ede

rear brake discs worn,scored and pitted

Pass 3 May 2011 50,497 miles

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 28 Apr 2011 50,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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 24 Mar 2010 48,362 miles

delamination of front number plate

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,732 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 45,732 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 43,939 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 41,677 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 41,677 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 39,026 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 39,024 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X281 YHO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 X281 YHO, 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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X281 YHO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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