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X165 VMS

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,280 mi
Last recorded55,280 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX165 VMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 55,280 miles

idicator switch does not return on steering wheel

Fail 12 Jun 2014 55,280 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

idicator switch does not return on steering wheel

Pass 17 May 2013 42,962 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 37,716 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 37,716 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 37,175 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 36,258 miles

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

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

signs of overheating at rear brakes

Pass 19 May 2009 34,880 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 32,178 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 30,788 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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X165 VMS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X165 VMS, 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 X165 VMS registered?

X165 VMS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X165 VMS safe to buy?

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