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X236 JAL

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,486 mi
Last recorded116,486 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX236 JAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 116,486 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 111,479 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2010 98,783 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2009 87,915 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 87,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rusting under vehicle around suspension areas

signs of corrosion to o/s sill

Fail 20 Aug 2008 75,379 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2008 75,379 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2007 66,007 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 59,848 miles

power steering pipes very rusty

some wear in front brake pads

Pass 13 Aug 2005 51,967 miles

rear exhaust rusty

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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X236 JAL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X236 JAL, 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 X236 JAL registered?

X236 JAL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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