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91,971 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
handbrake travel long
various suspension components corroded
various suspension components corroded
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
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
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))
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)
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.
some age cracking in rear tyres
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres very poor with age cracking
rear tyres starting to age crack
both front tyres very poor with age cracking
rear tyres starting to age crack
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside and nearside front tyres sidewall starting to perish
offside and nearside front tyres sidewall starting to perish
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
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
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)
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)
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?
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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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