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X259 JBM

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,386 mi
Last recorded80,386 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX259 JBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 80,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 80,376 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear [corroded] (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 79,368 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 77,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 75,528 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 75,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall)(195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 73,148 miles

Offside Rear Inner side wall has cuts but not considered excessive

Fail 7 Mar 2018 73,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner side wall has cuts but not considered excessive

Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,564 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 67,277 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 67,277 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,190 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 63,315 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,027 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 62,027 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 59,079 miles

1 nos plate light inop

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

Pass 5 May 2009 55,067 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 52,251 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 49,976 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear brake pads on the inside are difficult to see but do look very low

slight bind on n/s rear brake

Pass 19 Dec 2007 49,976 miles

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

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

both rear brake pads on the inside are difficult to see but do look very low

slight bind on n/s rear brake

Pass 19 Jul 2006 43,899 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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X259 JBM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 X259 JBM, 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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X259 JBM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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