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X157 KHB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,123 mi
Last recorded109,123 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX157 KHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2017 109,123 miles

Emissions not tested Very high lamba and co high (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 106,279 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 106,276 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 102,549 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 98,157 miles

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

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

Offside tyre cracking inside wall

Rear discs corroded & pitted

Fail 10 Apr 2014 98,144 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake discs all round are pitted & corroded

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

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

Offside tyre cracking inside wall

Pass 25 Apr 2013 94,512 miles

Corrosion taking hold n/s/r sill & wheel arch also o/s/ sill

Pass 2 May 2012 91,238 miles

front brake discs rusty

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

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

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

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

power steering pipes rusty/corroding

rear discs corroded

underneath general rust

Pass 24 Mar 2011 87,055 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 74,389 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 67,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 60,674 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 60,027 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 60,027 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 53,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X157 KHB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X157 KHB, 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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X157 KHB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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