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Y774 GKG

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,530 mi
Last recorded38,530 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY774 GKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 38,530 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 38,399 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 35,429 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 35,429 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 32,881 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 32,881 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 31,645 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 31,642 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 30,699 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 30,682 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 30,682 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 29,989 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 28,248 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 26,937 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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Y774 GKG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y774 GKG, 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 Y774 GKG registered?

Y774 GKG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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The MOT history for Y774 GKG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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