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Y789 GKG

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

80,522 mi
Last recorded80,522 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 GKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 24 May 2021 80,522 miles

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))

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

Both headlamps cloudy

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 79,707 miles

all suspenion and some under body rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2020 79,707 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

all suspenion and some under body rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2020 79,688 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 78,792 miles

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

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

exhaust poor in parts

front number plate poor

Fail 1 May 2019 78,792 miles

Emissions not tested bad running (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust poor in parts

Pass 22 Mar 2018 77,675 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 77,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken at rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front engine warning light on

Pass 7 Feb 2018 77,518 miles

n/s/f chassis getting rusty

Fail 7 Feb 2018 77,516 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f chassis getting rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2017 77,303 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

23% imbalance front foot brake on legal limit

Nearside Rear light cover cracked

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2017 76,419 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 76,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle BOTH FRONT AND REAR (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 74,916 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 73,500 miles

n/s/f inner wing has some rust

Fail 16 Jan 2015 73,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f inner wing has some rust

Pass 14 Jan 2014 71,724 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 67,055 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2011 67,055 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 64,222 miles

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

advise rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2010 64,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2009 60,228 miles

serious oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2009 60,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

serious oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2009 59,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 57,728 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 57,728 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 49,406 miles

rearsilencer baffle loose

Fail 14 Mar 2006 31,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 31,282 miles

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

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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Y789 GKG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y789 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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Y789 GKG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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