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Y812 GDW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,784 mi
Last recorded66,784 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY812 GDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 66,784 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,950 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 49,568 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 49,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,195 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 41,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,829 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 39,430 miles

advise corrossion started on powersteering pipes

advise rear brake pads are getting low

advise surface corrossion started in various places of this vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2010 39,430 miles

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

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

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

advise corrossion started on powersteering pipes

advise nearside front and nearside rear tyres are legal at time of test

advise rear brake pads are getting low

advise surface corrossion started in various places of this vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,290 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate

Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,558 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 29,582 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,328 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

front nearside pads appear 80% worn, check asap

front nearside tyre worn to 3mm. size 186 60x14 (H)

rear offside pads appera 80% worn, chack asap

travel on parking brake lever

Fail 6 Mar 2006 26,328 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

front nearside pads appear 80% worn, check asap

front nearside tyre worn to 3mm. size 186 60x14 (H)

rear offside pads appera 80% worn, chack asap

travel on parking brake lever

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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Y812 GDW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y812 GDW, 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 Y812 GDW registered?

Y812 GDW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y812 GDW safe to buy?

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