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ANZ 3185

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,051 mi
Last recorded91,051 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANZ 3185
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 91,051 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 82,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

car newly underealed / welded

Fail 27 Oct 2022 82,525 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 82,224 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 77,711 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 77,711 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not fitted vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practicable (0.1 (d))

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

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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ANZ 3185 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ANZ 3185, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ANZ 3185 registered?

ANZ 3185 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is ANZ 3185 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANZ 3185 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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