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W531 PPX

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,710 mi
Last recorded92,710 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 PPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 92,710 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 90,350 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 88,886 miles

both outer sills in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2017 83,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill in poor condition

Offside Rear Outer sill in poor condition

Fail 17 May 2017 83,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill in poor condition

Offside Rear Outer sill in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2016 75,676 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 75,676 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 60,737 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 May 2014 48,212 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 42,195 miles

both rear tyres cracking.

Fail 21 May 2012 42,002 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 42,002 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 41,463 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 40,514 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 40,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 38,001 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 36,631 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,780 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 30,773 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 27,283 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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W531 PPX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W531 PPX, 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 W531 PPX registered?

W531 PPX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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