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X701 YBF

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

113,308 mi
Last recorded113,308 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX701 YBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 113,308 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 112,496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under car (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres inside and out side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 111,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 111,619 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 109,987 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive At rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 107,602 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 105,981 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 104,669 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 103,240 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 101,581 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 101,574 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 99,875 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 98,163 miles

rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 94,619 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2014 94,617 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2013 91,502 miles

Nearside Front 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)

front suspension corroded

offside front chassis corroded

rear exhaust mounting bracket on silencer broken but exhaust is secure

rear suspension corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2013 91,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

front suspension corroded

offside front chassis corroded

rear exhaust mounting bracket on silencer broken but exhaust is secure

rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 85,576 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 82,683 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 82,683 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 78,156 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 67,878 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking up badly on side wall and tread

Fail 19 Feb 2009 67,878 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking up badly on side wall and tread

Pass 5 Oct 2007 59,308 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 51,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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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X701 YBF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X701 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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What year was X701 YBF registered?

X701 YBF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 October 2000.

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The MOT history for X701 YBF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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