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Y781 GKG

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,573 mi
Last recorded110,573 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY781 GKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 110,573 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 110,570 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak join from center section to back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 109,812 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 108,144 miles

surface corrosion emerging on underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2019 108,134 miles

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

surface corrosion emerging on underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2018 104,592 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake hoses slightly perished

rear suspension lower arm corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2018 104,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake hoses slightly perished

rear suspension lower arm corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 102,065 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 97,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 97,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,232 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 93,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 86,910 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 86,888 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,112 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 75,750 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on dash

Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,880 miles

both rear brake discs corroded and pads low

Pass 4 Mar 2010 66,472 miles

air bag light on dash

near side rear outer body sill corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2009 61,203 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,262 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 55,262 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 48,448 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 41,010 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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Y781 GKG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y781 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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Y781 GKG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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