MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,201 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underbody and suspension components are corroded
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underbody and suspension components are corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassi (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassi (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded nsf osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
general under body corrosion
Body has slight corrosion underbody has surface corrotion to all inner body and suspension components front and back (6.1.B.2)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
underside of vehicle has surface rust to all commponents
Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle has surface rust to all components but no penetration (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle has surface rust to all components but no penetration (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres cracked and perished
general underbody corrosion
exhaust corroded
n/s/r brake pipe corroding
rear exhaust corroded + front brake pads low
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
long hand brake travel
offside sill corroded
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
long hand brake travel
offside sill corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X236 LBV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 X236 LBV, 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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X236 LBV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.
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