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Y228 BSH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,660 mi
Last recorded101,660 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 BSH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 101,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 101,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 90,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wing , has tape over body panle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 83,200 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 83,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 78,978 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 78,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shockabsorbers lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 78,634 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shockabsorbers lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 78,187 miles

Both outer cills corroded but not excessively

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 77,529 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to both rear outer sills

corrosion to the front and rear sub frames

corrosion to the front and rear suspension arms

Pass 26 Feb 2019 76,324 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 22 Feb 2019 76,324 miles

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Feb 2018 74,838 miles

corrosion to front and rear sub-frame assys.

corrosion to rear braking surfaces

corrosion to rear outer sills

light to medium surface corrosion to underbody and general components

Pass 24 Feb 2017 73,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

corrosion to the nearside and offside rear inner wings

underside corroded in several areas

Fail 24 Feb 2017 73,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

corrosion to the nearside and offside rear inner wings

underside corroded in several areas

Pass 12 Feb 2016 71,603 miles

front and rear sub-frame assys. have light surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2014 67,565 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,083 miles

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)

n/s rear sill corrodeing

Pass 12 Jun 2012 60,244 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,474 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,065 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,001 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 52,001 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 49,526 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 49,526 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 48,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 45,854 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 44,058 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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Y228 BSH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y228 BSH, 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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Y228 BSH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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