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X127 ERW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,378 mi
Last recorded181,378 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX127 ERW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 181,378 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 175,476 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 175,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower anti roll bar ball joint worn

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 162,923 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Oct 2016 162,923 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to broken exhaust pipe (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2015 149,445 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 149,443 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 134,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 134,970 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 11,923 miles

rear off nearside mainline brake pipe rusty

Fail 28 Oct 2013 11,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake disc corroded

rear off nearside mainline brake pipe rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2012 109,329 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 109,324 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 96,385 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 96,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Nov 2010 81,390 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 81,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 71,465 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2008 54,219 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 54,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 44,547 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 44,000 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,253 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 34,724 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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X127 ERW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X127 ERW, 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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X127 ERW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2000.

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