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Y822 GDW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,583 mi
Last recorded53,583 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY822 GDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 53,583 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 52,780 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 52,291 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 50,926 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 49,656 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 48,610 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 48,013 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 46,078 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 43,208 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 42,237 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 40,915 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 38,399 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 38,358 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 35,559 miles

osf tyre worn uneven advise wheel alignment check

Fail 15 Jul 2013 35,559 miles

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

osf tyre worn uneven advise wheel alignment check

Pass 25 Jul 2012 33,525 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,653 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 30,138 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,274 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 28,382 miles

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,124 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 26,065 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,644 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 21,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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Y822 GDW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y822 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y822 GDW registered?

Y822 GDW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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