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Y149 YFP

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,292 mi
Last recorded132,292 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 YFP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 132,292 miles

Both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

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

Fail 10 May 2018 132,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

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

Pass 10 May 2017 118,269 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 118,270 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 10 May 2017 118,269 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brakes have slight binding

Pass 9 May 2016 106,392 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Road wheel slightly damaged Both front (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 May 2016 106,392 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Road wheel slightly damaged Both front (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 96,406 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 83,113 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 64,174 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 45,700 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 34,117 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Evidence of slight oil leak, around Undertray.

Factory fitted Undertray.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 21,318 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 20,636 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 20,023 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 19,308 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 17,733 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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Y149 YFP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y149 YFP, 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 Y149 YFP registered?

Y149 YFP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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