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Y517 BCV

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,639 mi
Last recorded46,639 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 BCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 46,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 45,004 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 40,789 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 34,146 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 30,348 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,800 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,456 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 20,772 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 18,591 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 17,257 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 17,257 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 16,885 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 23 Jul 2010 11,785 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 9,744 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 6,546 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 2,956 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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Y517 BCV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y517 BCV, 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 Y517 BCV registered?

Y517 BCV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y517 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y517 BCV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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