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X237 LBV

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,726 mi
Last recorded66,726 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX237 LBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 66,726 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2019 66,726 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 59,791 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 59,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing on joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 52,379 miles

Front brake pads low

Fail 8 Feb 2017 52,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill again (5.2.6)

Front brake pads low

Pass 10 Feb 2016 49,996 miles

EXHAUST POOR

NAIL N/S/R TYRE

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 49,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EXHAUST POOR

NAIL N/S/R TYRE

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 47,955 miles

EXHAUST POOR

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING

Offside Outer 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 46,209 miles

SLIGHT BINDING O/S/R BRAKE

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 44,697 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 44,651 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,189 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 34,897 miles

o/s/f brake binding on

Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,898 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 30,898 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,695 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,456 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,937 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 21,213 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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X237 LBV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 X237 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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What year was X237 LBV registered?

X237 LBV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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