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X281 JBM

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,342 mi
Last recorded121,342 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 JBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 121,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel tight to turn by hand

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded but not within any prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded but not within any prescribed area

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 121,342 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel tight to turn by hand

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded but not within any prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded but not within any prescribed area

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 120,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 120,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 120,764 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 120,313 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a 15mm cut to outer side wall deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 10 Dec 2015 120,313 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill within 30cm of seat mounting (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a 15mm cut to outer side wall deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 11 Dec 2014 119,829 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 114,709 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 105,669 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 98,894 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 91,645 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 85,181 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 85,181 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 77,202 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 77,201 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 68,422 miles

pass and advise front and rear brake pads low allso rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2006 62,146 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 52,461 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 JBM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 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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X281 JBM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X281 JBM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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