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X246 WJT

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,282 mi
Last recorded78,282 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX246 WJT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 78,282 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 64,289 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 64,288 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 62,794 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 62,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine under tray loose/insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2017 61,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis marked in yellow behind cover (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 60,622 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 59,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive visible under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 58,352 miles

All four tyres are perishing on outer shoulders

Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,625 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,901 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,442 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2010 44,416 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 42,167 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 38,926 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 35,083 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre wearing low on legal limit

o/s/f tyre wearing low on legal limit

o/s/r tyre wearing low close to legal limit

Pass 10 Oct 2006 30,717 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 25,504 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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X246 WJT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X246 WJT, 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 X246 WJT registered?

X246 WJT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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