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Y823 GDW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,087 mi
Last recorded76,087 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY823 GDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2023 76,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill asembley (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 74,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corroision to under side of vechicle and to major components

Fail 6 Jul 2022 74,161 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting undersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corroision to under side of vechicle and to major components

Pass 1 Jul 2021 74,010 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 73,666 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 73,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near ferrules both ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear silencer flange corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2019 73,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

slight corrosion to outer sills

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,260 miles

end of both outer sills corroding

front chassis members surface corrosion

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2017 69,828 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

pitting and corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,848 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 68,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres cracking badly

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 68,020 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 65,839 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,834 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 56,886 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 56,869 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,637 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 48,404 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

underside of car surfaces rusting (possible due to standing etc)

Pass 20 May 2008 45,466 miles

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

Rear number plate condtion poor

Pass 14 May 2007 39,100 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

number plate condition poor

Pass 16 May 2006 31,645 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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Y823 GDW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc 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 Y823 GDW, 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 Y823 GDW registered?

Y823 GDW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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