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X703 YBF

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,970 mi
Last recorded126,970 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX703 YBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 126,970 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 123,457 miles

underbody corroding

Fail 12 Jan 2015 122,890 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underbody corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2014 111,627 miles

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in n/s/r rollbar link

underbody corroding

Fail 7 Jan 2014 111,627 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in n/s/r rollbar link

underbody corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2013 100,695 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 100,695 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 90,692 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 90,627 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 80,883 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 80,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 69,971 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,243 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 55,097 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 51,610 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 46,041 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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X703 YBF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 X703 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 X703 YBF registered?

X703 YBF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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