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DLZ 7520

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,388 mi
Last recorded143,388 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 7520
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 143,388 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside front floor to sill holed and corroeded

new disc and pads fitted all round

Fail 4 Jul 2019 143,388 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside front floor to sill holed and corroeded

new disc and pads fitted all round

Pass 14 May 2018 143,239 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 142,784 miles

advise corrosion n/s/r area not in prescribed area time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2015 142,612 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 141,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 141,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 139,746 miles

advise discs corroded ok on brake tester

advise various rust patches under vehicle no holes time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2012 139,293 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 139,279 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 138,394 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 138,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 137,024 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 111,549 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

corrosion on both rear outer sills

Fail 27 Nov 2008 111,549 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

corrosion on both rear outer sills

missfire on engine

Fail 6 Sep 2007 111,514 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

engine oil low just showing on dip stick advise oil change

Pass 6 Sep 2007 111,514 miles

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

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

engine oil low just showing on dip stick advise oil change

Pass 24 Apr 2006 100,977 miles

headlamp reflectors corroded & patterns poor

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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DLZ 7520 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DLZ 7520, 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 DLZ 7520 registered?

DLZ 7520 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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