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X185 BAE

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,050 mi
Last recorded75,050 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX185 BAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 75,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 74,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 74,863 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 74,776 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres perishing

Fail 5 Feb 2019 74,775 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2018 73,537 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all four tyres cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2017 73,533 miles

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Feb 2016 73,235 miles

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

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

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

slight off side front brake bind

Pass 30 Sep 2014 72,889 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 72,804 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 71,580 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 70,931 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 70,930 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 70,930 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 68,801 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 66,290 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 62,547 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 56,369 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 46,410 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2005 36,745 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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X185 BAE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X185 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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X185 BAE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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