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Y198 YBT

2000 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,206 mi
Last recorded55,206 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 YBT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 55,206 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 51,544 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 48,075 miles

main brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,691 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 37,135 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 37,135 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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Y198 YBT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y198 YBT, 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 Y198 YBT registered?

Y198 YBT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y198 YBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y198 YBT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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