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X401 BBW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,192 mi
Last recorded148,192 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX401 BBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 148,192 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle bodywork has various rust spots but does not project sharp edges

Pass 14 Nov 2018 142,013 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 142,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2018 140,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 140,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 134,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 125,504 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 115,720 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 115,688 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 105,403 miles

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

corrosion to both side outer floorpans but not within a prescribed area

Fail 24 Mar 2014 105,402 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion to both side outer floorpans but not within a prescribed area

Pass 11 Mar 2013 99,144 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,899 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 92,310 miles

both front tyres low on outer edges

Fail 18 Mar 2011 92,305 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres low outer edges

Pass 27 Nov 2010 89,012 miles

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 21 Nov 2009 84,224 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres on limit.

Pass 21 Nov 2009 84,224 miles

both front tyres on limit.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 79,693 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 75,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs corroding

front pads low

front tyres close to minimum limit

rear pads low

Pass 22 Nov 2007 75,622 miles

both rear brake discs corroding

front pads low

front tyres close to minimum limit

rear pads low

Pass 8 Nov 2006 69,976 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 69,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2005 63,114 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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X401 BBW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X401 BBW, 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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X401 BBW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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