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X537 YCH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,195 mi
Last recorded104,195 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX537 YCH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 104,195 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to n/s frt chassis leg

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 31 Dec 2024 93,516 miles

corrosion to sills and n/s frt chassis

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 84,067 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe and top and bottom arms have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe and top and bottom arms have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 80,911 miles

Both rear sills have surface corrosion

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

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 79,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 79,268 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 79,238 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 79,238 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 78,228 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 78,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,332 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 69,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,193 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,118 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,152 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 56,553 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 52,065 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,065 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 47,741 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,585 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 42,110 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,200 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 34,829 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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X537 YCH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 X537 YCH, 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 X537 YCH registered?

X537 YCH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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