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X201 VMS

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,932 mi
Last recorded114,932 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX201 VMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2017 114,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sil marked yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 111,224 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under body seal added under vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2015 106,470 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2015 106,470 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 105,971 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 99,978 miles

blow on exhaust rear section

both rear tyres on wear indicators

corrosion on both rear sills BORDERLINE

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

Fail 4 Feb 2013 99,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

blow on exhaust rear section

both rear tyres on wear indicators

corrosion on both rear sills BORDERLINE

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

Fail 6 Feb 2012 90,861 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion on sills borderline

wear in n/s/f anti-roll bar link

wear on rear brake disc's and pads

Pass 6 Feb 2012 90,861 miles

corrosion on sills borderline

wear in n/s/f anti-roll bar link

wear on rear brake disc's and pads

Pass 14 Feb 2011 82,954 miles

corrosion on rear sills

front brake pad wear low BORDERLINE

Pass 17 Feb 2010 75,481 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2009 65,732 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 57,863 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 51,712 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 50,566 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 50,565 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

low braking on offside rear footbrake.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 49,169 miles

brake pipe to nearside rear corroded, advise replacement

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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X201 VMS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X201 VMS, 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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X201 VMS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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