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X948 YDY

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,233 mi
Last recorded88,233 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX948 YDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 88,233 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 87,846 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 87,842 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 87,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened partially corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 87,418 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened partially corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 87,110 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 86,905 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,643 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 86,195 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 84,466 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 83,112 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 81,030 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 77,796 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,697 miles

Offside rear brake pad worn to limit

Pass 31 Aug 2013 69,677 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,614 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 63,715 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 49,913 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 33,284 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,190 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 17,092 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 17,092 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 15,858 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 14,403 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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X948 YDY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X948 YDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X948 YDY registered?

X948 YDY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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