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717 UXA

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

241,159 mi
Last recorded241,159 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration717 UXA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 241,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear inner sill corroded.

Nearside rear outer sill corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear inner sill corroded.

Offside rear outer sill corroded.

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 245,158 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear inner sill corroded.

Nearside rear outer sill corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear inner sill corroded.

Offside rear outer sill corroded.

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 243,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion nearside rear inner sill panel.

General corrosion nearside rear outer sill panel.

General corrosion offside rear outer sill panel.

General corrosion offside rear outer sill panel.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake performance only just met requirements 19%.

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 239,316 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 239,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 234,506 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 230,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all advise replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake pads wearing slightly

slight surface corrosion to suspension arms

Pass 8 Jul 2017 225,386 miles

Rear pads wearing slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2016 219,325 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 211,531 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Jul 2014 203,618 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 192,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 178,918 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 169,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 169,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 156,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 156,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 146,366 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 136,501 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 136,495 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 126,614 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 112,449 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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717 UXA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 717 UXA, 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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717 UXA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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