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X229 NLB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,668 mi
Last recorded50,668 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 NLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 50,668 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 50,263 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 50,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 49,075 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 47,829 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

nearside & offside rear discs has slight rust

Pass 13 Oct 2015 46,567 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 46,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 44,358 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,751 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut to sidewall

Fail 24 Sep 2013 41,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has a cut to sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,265 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 35,786 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,101 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 30,486 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 25,208 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 18,815 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,719 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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X229 NLB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X229 NLB, 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 X229 NLB registered?

X229 NLB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X229 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X229 NLB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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