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B13 NUT

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,656 mi
Last recorded158,656 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 NUT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 158,656 miles

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

all four coil springs corroded

all of body and chassis corroded

cracks in all four tyres

Pass 2 Jun 2009 155,058 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all exhaust mountings require attention

Pass 20 Jun 2008 153,237 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 151,235 miles

n/s front tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

o/s and n/s chassis rails damaged but not affecting steering or braking

Pass 27 Jun 2006 145,937 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 145,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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B13 NUT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B13 NUT, 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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B13 NUT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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