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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.14 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.06 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested engine overheating risk of damage. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around all mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion on n/s & o/s inner & outer sills
n/s & o/s rear wheel arch covers fitted
under covers fitted
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on inner & outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
corrosion on n/s & o/s inner & outer sills
n/s & o/s rear wheel arch covers fitted
under covers fitted
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion on n/s & o/s inner & outer sills
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on floor & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion on n/s & o/s inner & outer sills
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top & bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top & bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top & bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top & bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion on n/s & o/s inner & outer sills
hole in o/s outer sill 20mm out side prescribed area
power steering pipes misted with oil
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top & bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top & bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top & bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top & bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion on n/s & o/s inner & outer sills
hole in o/s outer sill 20mm out side prescribed area
power steering pipes misted with oil
Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top & bottom (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top & bottom (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion on n/s & o/s inner & outer sills
wear on brake anti slip rubber
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top & bottom (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top & bottom (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion on n/s & o/s inner & outer sills
slight restricted free movement on o/s/r wheel
wear on brake anti slip rubber
corrosion & repair work on n/s & o/s inner & outer sills
corrosion on front & rear chassis rails
corrosion on front subframe & suspension arms
corrosion on n/s & o/s rear inner & outer wheel arhes
corrosion on rear subframe & suspension arms
wear on brake pedal antislip
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
corrosion on front & rear chassis rails
corrosion on front sub frame & suspension arms
corrosion on n/s & o/s inner & outer sills
corrosion on n/s & o/s rear inner wheel arches
corrosion on rear sub frame & suspension arms
wear on brake pedal anti slip
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion & wear on front & rear brake discs
corrosion on front & rear suspension
corrosion on n/s & o/s front & rear chassis rails
corrosion on n/s & o/s inner & outer sills
nail in n/s/f tyre
wear on clutch & brake pedal anti slip rubbers
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill (5.2.6)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion & wear on front & rear brake discs
corrosion on front & rear suspension
corrosion on n/s & o/s front & rear chassis rails
corrosion on n/s & o/s inner & outer sills
nail in n/s/f tyre
wear on clutch & brake pedal anti slip rubbers
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on front & rear chassis rails
corrosion on front & rear suspension
corrosion on o/s outer sill
wear on brake pedal antislip
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on front & rear chassis rails
corrosion on front & rear suspension
wear on brake pedal antisip rubber
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on front & rear suspension
corrosion on o/s/f chassis rail
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion on front & rear suspension
corrosion on o/s/f chassis rail
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion on centre & rear exhaust
corrosion on n/s & o/s outer sills
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion on centre & rear exhaust
corrosion on n/s & o/s outer sills
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on n/s & o/s outer sills
engine covers fitted
wear on brake pedal rubber
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine under gaurds fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine under gaurds fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
engine under gaurds fitted
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
engine under gaurd fitted
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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X188 SEJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.
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 X188 SEJ, 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 X188 SEJ registered?
X188 SEJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 December 2000.
Is X188 SEJ safe to buy?
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