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C23 TNK

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

65,105 mi
Last recorded65,105 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 TNK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 65,105 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 64,503 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 63,796 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 63,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 63,476 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 63,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2020 62,452 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 62,451 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 62,042 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 62,038 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 61,029 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,194 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 60,194 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,814 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 58,814 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 55,810 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 55,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,462 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 53,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 51,447 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 54,413 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 49,870 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 46,937 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2010 44,667 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 42,608 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all discs slightly deteriorated

all pads getting low

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2007 20,386 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 18,402 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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C23 TNK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 C23 TNK, 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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What year was C23 TNK registered?

C23 TNK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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