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Y553 DVO

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,813 mi
Last recorded72,813 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 DVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,813 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 67,085 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perishing

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Front tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff oil leak

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

under-body and all suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2018 67,085 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perishing

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Front tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff oil leak

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

under-body and all suspension components corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 62,764 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 62,764 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 58,758 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 53,851 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 49,502 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 49,502 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 45,643 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 41,885 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 41,885 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 37,438 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2011 37,427 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2010 33,494 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 32,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 28,800 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,963 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 20,784 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 18,339 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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Y553 DVO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y553 DVO, 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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Y553 DVO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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