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X401 SHJ

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,745 mi
Last recorded105,745 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX401 SHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 105,745 miles

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

slight corrosion on both front chassis

Fail 2 Mar 2019 105,745 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion on both front chassis

Pass 3 Mar 2018 94,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 77,658 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 77,658 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 65,329 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 52,017 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,710 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 33,780 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 33,442 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 32,687 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 29,586 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,422 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 25,412 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both air bags have gone off / o/s/front wheel is marked on inside

Pass 13 Oct 2007 22,285 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 20,050 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 SHJ 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 X401 SHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X401 SHJ registered?

X401 SHJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X401 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X401 SHJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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