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F14 CEA

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,628 mi
Last recorded66,628 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 CEA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 66,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 60,409 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 52,638 miles

brake hose ferrules corroded/brake pipes corroding at hose ends

struggled through gas test

Pass 20 Aug 2015 48,567 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 48,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 45,564 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 45,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,694 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 41,694 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,735 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,999 miles

O/S of steering rack gaitor damp

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing on outer side walls

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 29 Jun 2011 36,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

O/S of steering rack gaitor damp

Oil leak

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perishing on outer side walls

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,967 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 34,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2009 33,223 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 30,526 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 27,282 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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F14 CEA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 F14 CEA, 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 F14 CEA registered?

F14 CEA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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