MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,742 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front + rear underside suspension components corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rattle from exhaust - possible baffles broken up inside
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front + rear underside suspension components corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Rear exhaust joint corroded
Underside suspension components corroded front + rear
Front suspension components very corroded.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S/R coil spring corroded.
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg viewed from inside wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear exhaust joint very corroded.
Rear suspension components very corroded.
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front suspension components very corroded.
Nearside Rear Outer sill very corroded.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S/R coil spring corroded.
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg viewed from inside wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear exhaust joint very corroded.
Rear suspension components very corroded.
Front wipers in poor condition
Nearside Rear sill corroded
Offside sill corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
general under body corrosion
Sills corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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)
handbrake travels high
nearside rear outer sill corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside and offside front tyres wearing outer edges
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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X178 BAE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 X178 BAE, 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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X178 BAE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2000.
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