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X104 DEM

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,845 mi
Last recorded97,845 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX104 DEM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 97,845 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 97,821 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above bottom water hose (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis just in front of top suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis further along (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 91,612 miles

Front bumper security

Rear exhaust mounting

Fail 25 Jul 2023 91,612 miles

Front bumper security

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust mounting

Pass 18 Jul 2022 86,262 miles

Rear of outer sills both side corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2021 80,558 miles

Offside Front inner flitch corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2021 79,946 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Clutch cylinder leaking

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Sill corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 76,033 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 75,956 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in plastic unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,212 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,591 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s headlight lense showing signs of deterioration

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 31 Mar 2015 68,591 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded

o/s headlight lense showing signs of deterioration

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 16 Apr 2014 65,355 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 24 Oct 2013 65,318 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Apr 2012 64,725 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 62,820 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 62,786 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 62,786 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 52,326 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 47,154 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 47,151 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 41,967 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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X104 DEM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 X104 DEM, 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 X104 DEM registered?

X104 DEM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X104 DEM shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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