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X312 DRW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,968 mi
Last recorded98,968 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX312 DRW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 98,968 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 98,964 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,200 miles

Nearside Rear sill has a hole

Pass 5 Oct 2020 88,242 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 88,242 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 81,390 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 81,390 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 76,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 74,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 71,310 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 65,126 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 59,730 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 51,842 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 48,016 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 46,595 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 45,462 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 44,491 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 44,491 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 43,085 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 41,688 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 39,670 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,996 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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X312 DRW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X312 DRW, 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 X312 DRW registered?

X312 DRW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X312 DRW safe to buy?

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