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X353 OGT

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,393 mi
Last recorded137,393 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX353 OGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 137,393 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 131,883 miles

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

rear suspension arms/sub-frame has slight corrosion

slight steering pipe oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2019 131,812 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 131,812 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 131,805 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls splitting

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis under wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front sidewalls splitting

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill at rear (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 131,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls splitting

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis under wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front sidewalls splitting

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill at rear (6.1.A.1)

engine oil level low

Pass 21 Jul 2016 130,755 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 130,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside outer sill at rear corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 122,112 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 113,409 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 111,918 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 108,169 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 108,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 98,795 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 96,184 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 90,937 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 84,337 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 83,243 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 70,933 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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X353 OGT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X353 OGT, 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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X353 OGT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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