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Y659 PCH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

54,993 mi
Last recorded54,993 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY659 PCH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 54,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Disc’s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 54,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Disc’s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 53,542 miles

underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2023 53,030 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2022 52,348 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

surface corrosion to sills and chassis

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Nov 2022 52,348 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

surface corrosion to sills and chassis

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2021 51,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2020 50,317 miles

Corrosion to body, sills and chaasis

Corrosion to front and rear suspension

Headlamps deteriorated N/S and O/S

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 50,316 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion to body, sills and chaasis

Corrosion to front and rear suspension

Headlamps deteriorated N/S and O/S

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,908 miles

Front nearside and offside headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Rear Outer sill heavily corroded

corrosion to front and rear suspension

corrosion to sills and chassis

Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,337 miles

offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 46,289 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 44,874 miles

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 9 Feb 2016 44,874 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 17 Feb 2015 43,542 miles

surface corrosion to offside and nearside rear outer sills and suspension componants

Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,338 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,193 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 38,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 35,086 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 32,079 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 29,223 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,451 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 20,649 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,649 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 16,601 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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Y659 PCH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y659 PCH, 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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Y659 PCH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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The MOT history for Y659 PCH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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