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X253 HKY

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,247 mi
Last recorded54,247 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 HKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 54,247 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 54,246 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 53,448 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

n/s front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2015 52,963 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 52,594 miles

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

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

both side front and rear brake discs worn

both side front brake pads low

near side front wiper rubber slightly deteriorated

offside front wheel arch srear slightly damage

Fail 19 Feb 2014 52,594 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both side front and rear brake discs worn

both side front brake pads low

near side front wiper rubber slightly deteriorated

offside front wheel arch srear slightly damage

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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X253 HKY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X253 HKY, 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 X253 HKY registered?

X253 HKY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X253 HKY safe to buy?

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