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X196 AGM

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,709 mi
Last recorded101,709 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX196 AGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 101,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 101,195 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 100,655 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all suspension arms anti roll bars and subframes very rusty/corroded

inner wings rusty

n/s end of sill corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2017 100,652 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all suspension arms anti roll bars and subframes very rusty/corroded

inner wings rusty

n/s end of sill corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 100,556 miles

all suspension arms and subframes very rusty/corroded

both outer sills corroded at rear

o/s/f chassis rusty/corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 100,542 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

all suspension arms and subframes very rusty/corroded

both outer sills corroded at rear

o/s/f chassis rusty/corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 100,286 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspension components rusty/corroded

o/s outer sill corroded at rear

o/s/f chassis inside wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2015 100,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspension components rusty/corroded

o/s outer sill corroded at rear

o/s/f chassis inside wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 99,828 miles

all suspension arms rusty/corroded

both front chassis rails corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 98,546 miles

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

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

both front chassis corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 87,465 miles

both front chassis inside wheel arches corroded and weak

both number plates starting to seperate

Fail 5 May 2010 87,451 miles

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

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

both front chassis inside wheel arches corroded and weak

both number plates starting to seperate

Pass 17 Apr 2009 76,931 miles

front number plate starting to seperate

outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2008 64,377 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Fail 10 Mar 2008 64,377 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 55,178 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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X196 AGM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X196 AGM, 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 X196 AGM registered?

X196 AGM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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