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A12 BPG

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,740 mi
Last recorded111,740 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BPG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 111,740 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

all brake flexi hose ferules slightly corroded

front & rear suspension components corroded

front cross member corroded

front wishbones corroded

hand brake lever slight travel

nearside rear boot floor corroded but not structural

nearside rear brake slight bind

offside front chassis leg corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2018 111,740 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

all brake flexi hose ferules slightly corroded

front & rear suspension components corroded

front cross member corroded

front wishbones corroded

hand brake lever slight travel

nearside rear boot floor corroded but not structural

nearside rear brake slight bind

offside front chassis leg corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2017 110,863 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake flexi hose ferules slightly corroded

both rear road wheels slightly damaged

front & rear brake discs worn

front & rear sub-frames corroded

front wishbones corroded

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Oct 2017 110,863 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake flexi hose ferules slightly corroded

both rear road wheels slightly damaged

front & rear brake discs worn

front & rear sub-frames corroded

front wishbones corroded

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2017 110,850 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake flexi hose ferules slightly corroded

both rear road wheels slightly damaged

front & rear brake discs worn

front & rear sub-frames corroded

front wishbones corroded

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2016 101,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 101,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 90,415 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 90,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 79,249 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 66,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 66,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,724 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 39,541 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,996 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 29,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 29,088 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 27,016 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,023 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 18,946 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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A12 BPG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 A12 BPG, 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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A12 BPG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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