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X399 GBA

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,463 mi
Last recorded89,463 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX399 GBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 89,463 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,128 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)

engine has minor oil leak from sump

Fail 21 Apr 2016 69,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

engine has minor oil leak from sump

Pass 25 Mar 2015 50,029 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 50,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 46,725 miles

corrosion on rear upper suspension arms

front inner brake pads wearing low

n/s/r wheel rim slightly distorted

rear exhaust blowing slightly

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Fail 9 Sep 2013 46,656 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion on rear upper suspension arms

front inner brake pads wearing low

n/s number plate lamp dim

n/s/f sidelight dim

n/s/f wheel rim distorted

rear exhaust blowing slightly

rear tyres cracking and worn low

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,486 miles

corrosion on o/s/r sill and wheel arch

judder on n/s/f brake

n/s number plate lamp dim

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

n/s/f wheel rim slightly distorted

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

rear tyres cracking

various areas of underbody corrosion and on suspension and steering

Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,885 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

damage to n/s/f outer wheel rim

interior boot release n/w

Pass 9 Sep 2010 36,227 miles

both number plates deteriorating

corrosion on rear exhaust

slight cracking to front tyres

Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,560 miles

corroded brake pipes at rear

corrosion on rear brake discs

corrosion under body plus suspension

Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,398 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 24,789 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,235 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 18,487 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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X399 GBA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X399 GBA, 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 GBA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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