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X241 CAW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,731 mi
Last recorded114,731 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX241 CAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 114,731 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 114,707 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion underside of vehicle/suspension components etc

Pass 26 Jun 2018 114,438 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 111,867 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.3.3b)

advise corrosion to n/s and o/s rear inner and outer sill area

advise light surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension conponents

Pass 19 May 2016 111,195 miles

advise corrosion to n/s and o/s rear wheel arch area

advise corrosion various to front and rear suspension conponents

Pass 6 Aug 2014 111,179 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise corrosion to n/s and o/s inner and outer rear sill

advise corrosion to o/s front inner wing area

Pass 26 Jul 2013 109,435 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 106,646 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 106,646 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 105,959 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 104,501 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 103,059 miles

ALL 4 TYRES HAVE CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS NOT PLY OR CORD

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 103,058 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 102,320 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 100,421 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 92,984 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 84,730 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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X241 CAW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 X241 CAW, 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 X241 CAW registered?

X241 CAW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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