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X144 PJX

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,549 mi
Last recorded99,549 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX144 PJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 99,549 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2016 99,509 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at securing clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis at front both sides (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes on rack (2.3.2)

all suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 97,261 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 97,261 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s rear link bar (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s front (1.7.5a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush very slight movement o/f (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 92,122 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 92,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 92,108 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 92,038 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 83,061 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 83,061 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 77,559 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake discs starting to corrode inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2011 72,166 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front and offside front chassis legs showing first signs of corrosion under wheel arches.

offside sill showing first signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,842 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,736 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 66,736 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 64,786 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 62,490 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 60,200 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 60,200 miles

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

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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X144 PJX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X144 PJX, 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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X144 PJX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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