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X324 LGC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,177 mi
Last recorded124,177 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX324 LGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 124,177 miles

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

general condition of under vehicle structure

no plate lamp flickering

Fail 10 Dec 2020 124,176 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both number plate lights flickering

corrosion to both front chassis inside arches

Pass 6 Nov 2019 123,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear inside clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 120,361 miles

Offside Front sidelight flicker

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

both sills corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2018 119,906 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis legs almost to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill almost to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 115,963 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 115,963 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 111,350 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 111,350 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 109,991 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 109,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 109,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 106,544 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 106,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 104,030 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 101,743 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 99,948 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 97,861 miles

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

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

handbrake travel getting long

Fail 20 Dec 2010 97,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

handbrake travel getting long

Pass 24 Sep 2009 91,956 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 85,680 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 80,272 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 65,171 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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X324 LGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X324 LGC, 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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X324 LGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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