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X702 YBF

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,181 mi
Last recorded83,181 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX702 YBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 83,181 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear sills

Fail 25 Sep 2015 83,181 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to rear sills

Pass 11 Aug 2014 80,113 miles

centre stop lamp not working

rear outer sills corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2014 80,113 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,299 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 62,354 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2011 55,804 miles

all four coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front brakes slight bind

nearside and offside front tyres slightly perished

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

offside front chassis section / inner wheel tub corroded

offside rear anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

offside rear tyre tread close to legal limit and slightly perished

Fail 23 Aug 2011 55,796 miles

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

all four coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front brakes slight bind

nearside and offside front tyres slightly perished

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

offside front chassis section / inner wheel tub corroded

offside rear anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

offside rear tyre tread close to legal limit and slightly perished

Pass 16 Aug 2010 51,459 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front brake is slightly binding

Fail 16 Aug 2010 51,459 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front brake is slightly binding

Pass 10 Aug 2009 47,403 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake lever travel is high

offside rear outer sill is starting to corrode

Pass 15 Aug 2008 44,137 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 44,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 40,909 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,397 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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X702 YBF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X702 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 X702 YBF registered?

X702 YBF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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