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Y894 GDW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,422 mi
Last recorded53,422 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY894 GDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 53,422 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 52,265 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 51,499 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 51,381 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2020 51,207 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Apr 2019 49,696 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

general corrosion due to age

Pass 5 Apr 2018 47,850 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

both rear outer sills corroded

slight corrosion to running gear

Fail 5 Apr 2018 47,850 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

both rear outer sills corroded

slight corrosion to running gear

Pass 20 Mar 2017 45,812 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight corrossion to all running gear

Pass 1 Apr 2016 44,360 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,497 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 41,093 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,092 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 39,092 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 37,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,277 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,031 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 32,109 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,978 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 23,971 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y894 GDW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y894 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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Y894 GDW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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