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X297 WTV

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,560 mi
Last recorded94,560 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX297 WTV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 94,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

under side of vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 12 Jul 2018 94,559 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

cat has been welded

under side of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 11 Aug 2017 92,598 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 92,592 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,260 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 92,260 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 83,652 miles

Brake lines coated in undersreal,unable to inpsect

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front brake has slight bind

vehicle suspension and steering components are corroded through out

Fail 1 Apr 2014 83,641 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake lines coated in undersreal,unable to inpsect

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front brake has slight bind

vehicle suspension and steering components are corroded through out

Pass 5 Apr 2013 82,553 miles

both outer sills have been repaired at rear ends, inspected as best as possible.

underbody and suspension components have general surface corrosion, but coated with underbody sealant throughout, making a full inspection difficult.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 81,907 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 74,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Apr 2010 56,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 56,425 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 53,585 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 46,941 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 39,789 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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X297 WTV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X297 WTV, 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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X297 WTV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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