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X252 JKE

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,943 mi
Last recorded83,943 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX252 JKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2014 83,943 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both front brakes slightly binding

both front chassis corroding

both front tyres wearing on egdes

Pass 8 Dec 2012 77,559 miles

both front tyres worn

n/s/r tyre worn

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear exhaust joint deteriorated and corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2011 70,225 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2011 70,225 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2010 62,943 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 62,938 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 54,764 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 37,296 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 34,314 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,314 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

Pass 30 Oct 2006 31,969 miles

all tyres slightly wearing edges

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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X252 JKE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X252 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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What year was X252 JKE registered?

X252 JKE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X252 JKE safe to buy?

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