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X154 MDA

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,141 mi
Last recorded98,141 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX154 MDA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 98,141 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 96,125 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 96,125 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 93,480 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 91,455 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 89,249 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 88,206 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 86,874 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under side of car corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2019 86,874 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under side of car corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 83,178 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm 195/50r15v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 78,661 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 73,343 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 73,343 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,988 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 59,180 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 59,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 50,324 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,760 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,645 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,901 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,074 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have slight perishing to side walls

Pass 24 Jan 2007 31,515 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 28,662 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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X154 MDA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X154 MDA, 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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What year was X154 MDA registered?

X154 MDA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 October 2000.

Is X154 MDA safe to buy?

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