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2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,039 mi
Last recorded31,039 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 PSB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 31,039 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 31,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 30,971 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 30,898 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 30,812 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 30,699 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,687 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 30,394 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 29,663 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 29,268 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 28,917 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 28,575 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 28,262 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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3 PSB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 3 PSB, 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 3 PSB registered?

3 PSB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is 3 PSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 PSB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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