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X287 PPU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,753 mi
Last recorded96,753 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX287 PPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 96,753 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 96,088 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 87,311 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 87,134 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

HEADLAMPS; plastic lenses deteriorating, reducing the lights' intensity.

TYRE CONDITION; worn bald on its inner edge & scracks/splits appearing on its outer edge >nearside front.

TYRE CONDITION; worn bald on its inner edge > nearside rear.

Fail 3 Jan 2017 85,974 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine oil level low

Pass 4 Jan 2016 78,674 miles

nsf tyre wearing inside edge

osf tyre bald inside edge

Fail 30 Dec 2015 78,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (5.2.6)

nsf tyre wearing inside edge

osf tyre bald inside edge

Pass 30 Dec 2014 70,089 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 70,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

corr to osr outer sill

Pass 28 Dec 2013 66,348 miles

front pads low

Pass 27 Dec 2012 63,843 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion in offside rear sill

Pass 30 Dec 2011 60,756 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 60,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 57,461 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 54,139 miles

exaust heatshield rattling

Pass 21 Nov 2008 45,220 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,113 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 31,682 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 29,641 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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X287 PPU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X287 PPU, 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 X287 PPU registered?

X287 PPU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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