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X576 YBD

2000 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,985 mi
Last recorded64,985 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX576 YBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 64,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 May 2025 64,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 May 2024 56,891 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 56,891 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 54,903 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 52,251 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 51,252 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r parking brake just met requirement .

Fail 4 May 2021 51,252 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear o/s/r parking brake just met requirement .

Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,524 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 50,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit in boot (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 50,114 miles

Both rear brakes not locking

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

Handbrake poor, o/s

Pass 28 Jul 2016 49,601 miles

Offside Front Chasis leg corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 48,290 miles

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

Offside front chasis leg corroded but not considered excessive

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 48,290 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside front chasis leg corroded but not considered excessive

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 46,843 miles

both rear sills showing slight corrosion rear diff leaking oil

Fail 1 Jul 2014 46,841 miles

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

both rear sills showing slight corrosion rear diff leaking oil

Pass 10 Jun 2013 44,114 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside front tyre has cracking to sidewall

Fail 10 Jun 2013 44,113 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside front tyre has cracking to sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,453 miles

Hand brake not working on offside.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 38,618 miles

All suspension components (front and rear) corroding, particularly the rear anti-roll bar.

Nearside handbrake reading low.

Nearside rear sill outer skin corroded (not holed).

Offside rear sill outer skin corroding slightly.

Slight smell of fuel present.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,570 miles

Corrosion starting in nearside rear outer sill,but not excessive.

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,781 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,874 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,582 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 24,582 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,626 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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X576 YBD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc 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 X576 YBD, 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 X576 YBD registered?

X576 YBD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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