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A7 MON

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,783 mi
Last recorded170,783 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 MON
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 170,783 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 170,428 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 170,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 169,649 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underside corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2016 168,860 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 167,828 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 167,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 165,487 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 161,780 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2013 161,773 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 152,920 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 151,874 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 149,892 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 147,626 miles

Near side and off side track rod end rubber gaitors both split/perished.

Near side rear and off side rear tyre starting to wear on inside edges.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 147,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Near side and off side track rod end rubber gaitors both split/perished.

Near side rear and off side rear tyre starting to wear on inside edges.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 143,700 miles

All tyres low on pressure.

Hazard light and headlight UP switch insecure/lose.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 142,550 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 142,550 miles

Nearside Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 141,658 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 141,658 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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A7 MON is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A7 MON, 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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A7 MON is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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