MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,691 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front engine undertray insecure
Offside Rear tyre valve stem perished
Rear suspension bushes perished / all
corrosion to underside in places
Rear rear suspension bushes deteriorated
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
heavy corrosion to underside in places
slight corrosion to outer sills in places
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear rear suspension bushes deteriorated
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
heavy corrosion to underside in places
slight corrosion to outer sills in places
corrosion underside of car in places
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
corrosion underside of car in places
harsh play in front and rear anti roll bar drop links
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear tyre wearing LOW inner edge 2mm
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X399 BCU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 X399 BCU, 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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X399 BCU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 2000.
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