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X162 GOR

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,031 mi
Last recorded74,031 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX162 GOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 74,031 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side lower suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side cracking , (n.s,r tyre badly cracking , needs attention) outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 73,235 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 73,233 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 73,203 miles

Rear sills corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 72,568 miles

rear discs corroding

rear sills weak and corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2017 69,683 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ns/os (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ***outer sill*** (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ***outer sill*** (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake travel on 18 clicks

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 69,683 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ns/os (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ***outer sill*** (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ***outer sill*** (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake travel on 18 clicks

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

Pass 17 May 2016 63,776 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 61,455 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 56,944 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 51,557 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 48,833 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 43,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 May 2011 43,756 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,588 miles

corrosion on front & rear subframes & suspension components

Pass 5 May 2009 43,532 miles

all brake discs corroded & poor condition.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 43,526 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 43,296 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 43,187 miles

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

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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X162 GOR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 X162 GOR, 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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X162 GOR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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