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X748 YBR

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

67,765 mi
Last recorded67,765 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX748 YBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 67,765 miles

all suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2026 67,759 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2025 67,552 miles

All suspension components corroded

Pass 16 May 2024 67,331 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2023 66,758 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 66,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2022 66,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 65,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 64,859 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 64,250 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,807 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front chassis members (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear outer sill panels (2.4.A.3)

advise, handbrake travel

front and rear suspension arms corroded,, recommend wax oil

front under trays, fitted, limiting view

Fail 12 Apr 2017 63,807 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front chassis members (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear outer sill panels (2.4.A.3)

advise, handbrake travel

front and rear suspension arms corroded,, recommend wax oil

front under trays, fitted, limiting view

Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,735 miles

advise handbrake travel

under tray fitted, limiting view

vehicle struggled to pass exhaust emissions test, recommend check

Fail 15 Apr 2016 61,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise handbrake travel

under tray fitted, limiting view

vehicle struggled to pass exhaust emissions test, recommend check

Pass 11 Mar 2015 59,986 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,955 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs rusty

rust on both sills at rear (outer skins)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 54,955 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs rusty

rust on both sills at rear (outer skins)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,722 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear outer sills corroded but not holed

noise from rear exhaust

Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,821 miles

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

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

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,295 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 50,295 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 47,708 miles

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

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

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

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,708 miles

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

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

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2007 45,263 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 41,599 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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X748 YBR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X748 YBR, 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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X748 YBR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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