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X106 EKE

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,135 mi
Last recorded115,135 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX106 EKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 115,135 miles

Front brake pads low

Offside Front Anti roll bar link has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre low on inner edge

Offside Rear brake pads low

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box worn

Fail 26 Feb 2021 115,120 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 115,074 miles

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

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 113,720 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 113,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 104,562 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 104,558 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 98,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads very low, but not visibly below 1.6mm. (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre obviously under-inflated.

Rear-box mountings starting to crack but currently adequately supported.

Fail 21 Dec 2017 98,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.5% (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inside wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads very low, but not visibly below 1.6mm. (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre obviously under-inflated.

Rear-box mountings starting to crack but currently adequately supported.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 86,135 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 86,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer face of chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer face of chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 76,752 miles

both rear springs corroded

corrosion on inner chassis

tracking

Fail 4 Jan 2016 76,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear springs corroded

corrosion on inner chassis

tracking

Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,838 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 64,971 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 58,003 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 54,157 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 50,196 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN IN CENTRES OF TYRES ON 2M

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 29 Dec 2009 44,095 miles

O/S/R tyre pressure low

Front too rear brake pipe starting too corrode in places

Backbox corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,579 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 39,249 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 33,970 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 30,069 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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X106 EKE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X106 EKE, 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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X106 EKE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 December 2000.

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