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X308 VBK

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,643 mi
Last recorded136,643 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX308 VBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 136,643 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 129,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear slight play rear diff mount bushes both sides

Fail 23 Mar 2021 129,726 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear slight play rear diff mount bushes both sides

Pass 26 Nov 2019 128,740 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL WHEELS ()

Fail 18 Nov 2019 128,705 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL WHEELS ()

Pass 13 Nov 2018 125,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 123,285 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 123,285 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 122,861 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 121,433 miles

Front disc corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear disc corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2015 121,432 miles

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

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

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

Rear disc corroded

Front disc corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 121,012 miles

both rear brake discs deteriorating

corrosion on rear subframe

corrosion starting in both nearside and offside rear inner bodysills

corrosion starting in both nearside and offside rear outer bodysills

corrosion starting on nearside front chassis rail

corrosion starting on nearside rear metal brake pipe adjoining flexi hose

Fail 29 Sep 2014 121,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear brake discs are deteriorating.

Corrosion in nearside rear outer body sill but not yet excessive.

Corrosion starting in nearside front chassis rail under wheel arch.

Corrosion starting on offside rear outer body sill.

Some corrosion on rear suspension subframe.

Pass 23 May 2013 116,656 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 May 2013 116,653 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jun 2012 111,937 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 109,640 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 109,640 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 103,245 miles

chips in windscreen

exhaust system rusty

front brake pads low

o/s seatbelt starting to fray

play in rear anti roll bar links & bushes

rear coil springs rusty

rear subframe rusty

rear tyres low on tread

Fail 7 Sep 2010 103,245 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

chips in windscreen

exhaust system rusty

front brake pads low

o/s seatbelt starting to fray

play in rear anti roll bar links & bushes

rear coil springs rusty

rear subframe rusty

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 9 Sep 2009 93,520 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges - recommend replacement

rear exhaust system heavily corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2008 85,519 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 85,519 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 77,473 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 73,320 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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X308 VBK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 X308 VBK, 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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X308 VBK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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