MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
fuel cap seal deteriating
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
fuel cap seal deteriating
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear disc worn
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear disc worn
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X668 YBF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 X668 YBF, 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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X668 YBF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 November 2000.
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