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X281 HKL

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,311 mi
Last recorded101,311 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 HKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 101,311 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 99,174 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 96,444 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 96,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 93,784 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 89,042 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 86,105 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

damage to n/s chassis

Fail 27 Jun 2013 86,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

damage to n/s chassis

Pass 2 Jul 2012 82,142 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

damage to n/s chassis leg

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2011 79,622 miles

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

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

froht tyres wearing on edge

slight wear in rear suspension arm top bushes

Pass 1 Jul 2010 77,568 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 77,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 67,029 miles

o/s/r tyre inner wall cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2008 60,995 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 60,995 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,060 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 53,060 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 44,135 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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X281 HKL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X281 HKL, 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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X281 HKL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 December 2000.

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