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X338 DEP

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,188 mi
Last recorded62,188 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX338 DEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 62,188 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 61,847 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,623 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

advanced corrosion on offside rear outer sill

Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,901 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 60,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 60,613 miles

underside of vehicle in generally rusty condition

Pass 27 Nov 2013 60,304 miles

heavy flakey rust on all rear unprotected suspension areas

Fail 21 Nov 2013 60,296 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

heavy flakey rust on all rear unprotected suspension areas

Pass 9 Nov 2012 55,892 miles

advise reduced effort from nearside rear handbrake following RBT test at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2011 52,038 miles

advise slightly reduced effort to nearside rear handbrake at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,014 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 43,468 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 38,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 38,231 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 34,113 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 29,513 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 24,671 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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X338 DEP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X338 DEP, 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 X338 DEP registered?

X338 DEP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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