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Y787 GKG

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,971 mi
Last recorded91,971 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY787 GKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 91,971 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 91,968 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 91,434 miles

handbrake travel long

various suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023 93,750 miles

various suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2023 93,750 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 90,329 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 89,275 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 89,209 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 88,074 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 86,665 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 86,659 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 85,280 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 85,280 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 82,981 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 80,522 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes starting to perish. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes starting to perish. (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust joints corroded and back box support bracket corroded away.

front inner brake pads getting low .approx 4mm.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 77,180 miles

some age cracking in rear tyres

Fail 31 Jul 2014 77,003 miles

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

both front tyres very poor with age cracking

rear tyres starting to age crack

Pass 31 Jul 2014 77,003 miles

both front tyres very poor with age cracking

rear tyres starting to age crack

Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,590 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,432 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2011 72,994 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 70,228 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres sidewall starting to perish

Pass 22 Jun 2010 70,228 miles

offside and nearside front tyres sidewall starting to perish

Fail 7 May 2009 65,012 miles

Both rear wheels inner rims slightly distorted

Front brake discs poor condition, pads worn low

Front tyres slightly unevenly worn, some perishing evident on outer side walls

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake reserve travel on upper limit

Rear brake discs poor condition

Battery insecure

Pass 7 May 2009 65,012 miles

Both rear wheels inner rims slightly distorted

Front brake discs poor condition, pads worn low

Front tyres slightly unevenly worn, some perishing evident on outer side walls

Parking brake reserve travel on upper limit

Rear brake discs poor condition

Battery insecure

Pass 13 May 2008 61,577 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 61,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 53,458 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 53,457 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2006 41,700 miles

BATTERY INSECURE POSSIBLE SAFETY HAZARD

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WORN GENERALLY LOW. †FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED FROM STANDING IDLE

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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Y787 GKG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y787 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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Y787 GKG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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