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Y142 GEU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,764 mi
Last recorded74,764 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 GEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 74,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing to chassis surface corrosion.

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

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

Offside Outer sill surface corrosion.

Rear parking brake limited reseve travel.

Rear suspension and suspension components heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 11 May 2021 87,814 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 86,005 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 84,729 miles

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

Nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 82,670 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 71,930 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 67,136 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 64,735 miles

both front lower arm bushes deteriorated

gearbox and engine oil leaks

rear brake pads and front wearing low

Pass 26 Mar 2014 60,056 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2014 60,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,029 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,238 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides front tyres worn on inner ans outer edges.

Fail 12 Mar 2012 51,179 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides front tyres worn on inner ans outer edges.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,674 miles

handbrake requires attention

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,386 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,292 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 42,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 36,464 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,956 miles

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 27 Feb 2007 28,770 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,770 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 25,596 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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Y142 GEU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y142 GEU, 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 Y142 GEU registered?

Y142 GEU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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