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Y953 PSP

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,764 mi
Last recorded58,764 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 PSP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 58,764 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 58,072 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 53,829 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,354 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 53,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2015 52,432 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 52,432 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,204 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 49,204 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,127 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 43,127 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,951 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 40,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,308 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 37,308 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 35,088 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,811 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Apr 2008 27,622 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,950 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,950 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 22,782 miles

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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Y953 PSP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y953 PSP, 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 Y953 PSP registered?

Y953 PSP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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The MOT history for Y953 PSP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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