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X268 JBM

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,551 mi
Last recorded61,551 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX268 JBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,551 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 57,695 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 57,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 54,908 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 49,166 miles

Front and rear suspension components have general corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 49,166 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front and rear suspension components have general corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 48,590 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing area ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

all four tyres perished due to age, date stamped 7 years old

Fail 26 Oct 2016 48,590 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak thermostat housing area ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres perished due to age, date stamped 7 years old

Pass 27 Oct 2015 47,047 miles

front & rear brake discs are corroded

nearside door mirror glass is missing

Pass 2 Sep 2014 46,754 miles

nearside mirror glass is missing

Fail 2 Sep 2014 46,754 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside mirror glass is missing

Pass 23 Aug 2013 43,980 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2012 38,412 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 36,494 miles

deep cut to offside rear tyre but not deep anough to reach the cords

Pass 12 Aug 2010 33,466 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 27,857 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s/f /o/s/f /o/s/r/ /n/s/r tyres are cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,979 miles

Front and rear tyres close to limits cracking side walls .

Front brake pads 3 to 6000 miles .approx .

Pass 10 Sep 2007 23,602 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,040 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2004 12,334 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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X268 JBM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X268 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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X268 JBM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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