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X146 FGW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,518 mi
Last recorded50,518 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX146 FGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 50,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 50,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 49,004 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 48,209 miles

exhaust and rear flange slightly coroded

o/s/r brake disc pitted and slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 46,962 miles

Offside Rear brake disc outer face pitted and corroded

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 45,544 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded.

n/s rear tyre out of shape inside read area

Pass 27 May 2014 43,505 miles

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

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 23 May 2014 43,502 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 7 May 2013 41,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 40,590 miles

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

chassis and under panelling starting to corrode we recomend that a protective coating is applied.

Pass 26 May 2011 39,136 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 39,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 37,153 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 35,889 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 34,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 33,912 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 33,912 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 May 2006 30,031 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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X146 FGW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X146 FGW, 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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X146 FGW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2000.

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