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X251 JKE

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,093 mi
Last recorded112,093 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX251 JKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 112,093 miles

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 112,089 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 107,346 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 31 Aug 2012 107,290 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 101,624 miles

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

rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2010 98,388 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 98,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 4 Sep 2009 92,094 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 56,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 34,557 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 31,199 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 28,559 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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X251 JKE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X251 JKE, 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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X251 JKE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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