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X307 EGT

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,436 mi
Last recorded86,436 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX307 EGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2020 86,436 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap rubber deteriorating.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper crash bar is damaged N/S.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components have corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 85,722 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front and rear number plates lettering deteriorating

both front washer jets partially blocked

brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing smooth

fuel cap seal perishing

impact damage to n/s/r of cross member located under the bumper

o/s/f tyre valve splitting

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak - sump area

oil level low

Fail 28 Aug 2019 85,722 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced sidelight bulb flashes (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced sidelight bulb flashes (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front and rear number plates lettering deteriorating

both front washer jets partially blocked

brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing smooth

fuel cap seal perishing

impact damage to n/s/r of cross member located under the bumper

o/s/f tyre valve splitting

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak - sump area

oil level low

Fail 11 Aug 2019 85,696 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 83,069 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 83,037 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust centre section is in extremely poor condition.

Offside numberplate light is not working.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,145 miles

Drivebelts in poor condition.

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust in poor condition. Rear silencer is blowing, tailpipe missing. Leak from centre joint.

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm) and is punctured.

O/S headlight lens deteriorating.

O/S/R tyre is perishing.

Wipers smear.

Fail 3 Jul 2017 81,106 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front subframe. (2.4.A.3)

Drivebelts in poor condition.

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust in poor condition. Rear silencer is blowing, tailpipe missing. Leak from centre joint.

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm) and is punctured.

O/S headlight lens deteriorating.

O/S/R tyre is perishing.

Wipers smear.

Pass 27 May 2016 79,031 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 79,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2015 74,836 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 67,611 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 56,655 miles

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

suspension parts showing sighns of corrosion

Pass 21 May 2012 52,546 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 52,546 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 45,902 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 41,677 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 41,677 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 May 2009 37,396 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2009 37,396 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 32,985 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 29,148 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 25,273 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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X307 EGT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 X307 EGT, 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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X307 EGT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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