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X307 LCS

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,578 mi
Last recorded80,578 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 80,578 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2017 79,929 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 77,571 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 77,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 73,994 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both nearside and offside front cassis rails have slight corrosion

rear exhaust section has corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 73,994 miles

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

both nearside and offside front cassis rails have slight corrosion

rear exhaust section has corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,138 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s/r tyre slight cracking between tread

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,021 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 66,984 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 64,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,717 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 62,717 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 59,673 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 59,673 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 58,124 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 58,122 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 51,336 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,881 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 38,814 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 32,304 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 LCS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LCS, 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 LCS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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