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Y942 UKL

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,636 mi
Last recorded129,636 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 UKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2021 129,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis rail (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassis rail (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure I added a cable tie! (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The nearside headlamp back panel is damaged!

Pass 12 Dec 2020 125,114 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2019 118,611 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlight aim cloudy

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 118,606 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlight aim cloudy

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 115,711 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 115,711 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

battery light on

Pass 8 Dec 2017 112,396 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 108,837 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2016 108,836 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside sill (rear) (5.2.6)

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2015 107,452 miles

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

n s r tyre small splits

underside of car verey rusty

Fail 1 Dec 2015 107,452 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal n s front (2.3.3b)

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

n s r tyre small splits

underside of car verey rusty

Pass 24 May 2013 105,958 miles

nsf brake binding slightly

osf tyre sidewall slightly perished

osr lamp slightly damaged

Pass 11 May 2012 105,323 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 104,624 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 104,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 101,602 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 89,642 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 77,597 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 67,323 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 67,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front and rear discs and pads very low and worn respectively

off side (right side) front tyre worn on the outer edge

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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Y942 UKL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y942 UKL, 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 Y942 UKL registered?

Y942 UKL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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