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X399 SEY

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,594 mi
Last recorded163,594 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX399 SEY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 163,594 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 163,428 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front frame has corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front chassis legs been heavily welded and under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /floor has corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner sill/floor has corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear frame and suspension arms have corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear outer sill been heavily welded and under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 163,428 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front frame has corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front chassis legs been heavily welded and under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /floor has corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam had bad connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner sill/floor has corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear frame and suspension arms have corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear outer sill been heavily welded and under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2015 161,441 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 161,436 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2014 159,745 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 155,645 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 155,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 153,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 153,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 152,783 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 148,816 miles

Both number plates deteriorating

Both outer sills coroding

Front & rear suspension components coroding

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 136,660 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 136,660 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 115,709 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 115,709 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

powersteering pipes corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2006 99,515 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 SEY is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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