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X971 YUG

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,024 mi
Last recorded113,024 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 YUG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 113,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 98,432 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 87,339 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 83,241 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 82,822 miles

EML not working

Pass 26 May 2021 80,228 miles

EML light not working

Pass 5 Jun 2020 79,741 miles

EML not working

Pass 28 May 2019 78,292 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

offside rear tyre tread depth getting low

Pass 30 May 2018 76,261 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly in the tread

Pass 30 May 2017 73,985 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

some front brake imbalance

Pass 26 May 2016 71,016 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (2.4.G.1)

some front brake inbalance

Pass 26 May 2015 68,338 miles

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

some front brake inbalance

Pass 28 May 2014 63,502 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 59,086 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 54,414 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 50,866 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 47,691 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 44,849 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 39,567 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 35,548 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 35,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 35,416 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2005 32,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 32,817 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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X971 YUG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 X971 YUG, 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 X971 YUG registered?

X971 YUG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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