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X212 CSC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,794 mi
Last recorded133,794 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX212 CSC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 133,794 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 133,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 133,408 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 133,155 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 133,155 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 122,701 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak.

Rear oil leak.

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 116,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

mist of oil on o/s/r calper

mist of oill on n/s/r calper

Fail 17 Sep 2015 116,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

mist of oil on o/s/r calper

mist of oill on n/s/r calper

Pass 1 Aug 2014 113,833 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 108,359 miles

Pas pipes are becoming corroded

Both outer sills are becoming corroded

Front to rear brake pipe is becoming corroded

Ns chassis leg is becoming corroded

Rear brake discs are becoming corroded

ns rear brake pipe is becoming corroded

os rear brake pipe is becoming corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2013 108,359 miles

Both outer sills are becoming corroded

Front to rear brake pipe is becoming corroded

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

Ns chassis leg is becoming corroded

Pas pipes are becoming corroded

Rear brake discs are becoming corroded

ns rear brake pipe is becoming corroded

os rear brake pipe is becoming corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2013 108,313 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

n/s/f chassis rusty

n/s/r outer sill rusty

o/s/r outer sill rusty

underside rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2012 107,026 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 105,504 miles

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

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

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

advanced corrosion in offside front chassis leg, recommend welding.

corrosion in rear exhaust box connection area

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2010 99,956 miles

advanced corrosion in offside front chassis leg

advanced corrosion in offside outer sill

corrosion in nearside front chassis leg

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2010 99,956 miles

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

advanced corrosion in offside front chassis leg

advanced corrosion in offside outer sill

corrosion in nearside front chassis leg

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 93,689 miles

off side outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 15 Sep 2008 86,487 miles

both front inner wheel arches/ inner wings corroded

chip in windscreen zone A

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Sep 2007 77,394 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 71,725 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 71,725 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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X212 CSC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X212 CSC, 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 X212 CSC registered?

X212 CSC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 October 2000.

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