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X559 YLG

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,292 mi
Last recorded121,292 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX559 YLG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 121,292 miles

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

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

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

heavy corrosion to under side of car

ns outer sill corroded

our tyre perished

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2016 121,264 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch in places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis in places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Heavy corrosion to under side of car

NSR outer sill corroded

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

Osr tyre perished

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2015 120,846 miles

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

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)

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

all suspension bushes perrished

Fail 31 Jul 2015 120,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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)

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

all suspension bushes perrished

Pass 31 Oct 2013 120,349 miles

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

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

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

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)

alt. belt damaged

suspension bushes perished

under side corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2013 120,349 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

under side corrosion

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

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

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

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)

alt. belt damaged

suspension bushes perished

Pass 15 Nov 2012 119,880 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 118,686 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 116,785 miles

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

steering rack has slight leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 115,423 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 115,416 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 113,676 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 113,666 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 111,643 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 108,436 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 103,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension items rusted

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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X559 YLG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X559 YLG, 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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X559 YLG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 December 2000.

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