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EXZ 8245

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,072 mi
Last recorded81,072 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXZ 8245
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 81,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2014 79,598 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,783 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 77,762 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 143,591 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,636 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 75,030 miles

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 6 Mar 2010 65,964 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,873 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front tyre perished

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,953 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2006 42,952 miles

brake discs // corossion on structure / components

Pass 22 Feb 2006 39,147 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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EXZ 8245 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EXZ 8245, 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 EXZ 8245 registered?

EXZ 8245 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is EXZ 8245 safe to buy?

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