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X975 YCC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,592 mi
Last recorded80,592 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX975 YCC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 80,592 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,573 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 74,707 miles

Rear exhaust flange corroded and weak but secure

Pass 6 Nov 2018 72,140 miles

suspension components heavy underseal

Fail 3 Nov 2018 72,090 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor section/ sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components heavy underseal

Pass 6 Nov 2017 69,584 miles

suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2016 64,599 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 60,939 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 60,931 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 59,005 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 57,315 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 57,315 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 55,021 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 55,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 52,714 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,650 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 49,650 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s front brake discs scored and pitted on inner faces.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,322 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,627 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR PADS 60-70% WORN

FRONT REG PLATE CRACKED

Pass 17 Oct 2007 36,908 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 31,463 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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X975 YCC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X975 YCC, 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 X975 YCC registered?

X975 YCC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 November 2000.

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