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X146 KSD

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,970 mi
Last recorded94,970 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX146 KSD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 94,970 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 94,966 miles

Emissions not tested cat broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective rattling (8.2.1.1 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear sills corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer cracked & slightly blowing

Pass 3 Jul 2017 92,384 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

grease + body underseal on all brake pipes

undertrays fitted

wiper linkage worn

Fail 1 Jul 2017 92,380 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil low

grease + body underseal on all brake pipes

undertrays fitted

wiper linkage worn

Fail 3 Jun 2017 92,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine oil low- at minimum

grease + body underseal on all brake pipes

nearside rear tyre pressure low

undertrays fitted

wiper linkage worn

Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,699 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 82,137 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 77,657 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 74,186 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 8 Feb 2012 72,089 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 72,005 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,630 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 64,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 59,989 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 59,944 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 53,483 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 48,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 41,039 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 36,656 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 KSD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KSD, 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 KSD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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