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X184 PBW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

130,044 mi
Last recorded130,044 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX184 PBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 130,044 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 130,040 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.32 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 125,531 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides of car (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 125,525 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.836 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 6.13% (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch, marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides of car (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 123,880 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 123,871 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 115,770 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 106,799 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 106,792 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 90,598 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 90,598 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,551 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 81,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 81,501 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 81,499 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 15 Oct 2010 81,442 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 75,846 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 69,963 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)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 69,963 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 69,931 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2007 65,853 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 60,295 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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X184 PBW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X184 PBW, 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 X184 PBW registered?

X184 PBW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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