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CNZ 3148

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,841 mi
Last recorded161,841 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNZ 3148
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 161,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2012 161,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 154,858 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 129,822 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 114,294 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 111,163 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 107,269 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 103,604 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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CNZ 3148 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CNZ 3148, 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 CNZ 3148 registered?

CNZ 3148 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is CNZ 3148 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNZ 3148 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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