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X403 ATF

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,741 mi
Last recorded104,741 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX403 ATF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 104,741 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer sills corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2023 104,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2022 85,297 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 84,618 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 84,431 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 83,462 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 81,352 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 78,362 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 78,362 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 74,004 miles

sills rusting. suspension components and brake pipes rusting (may req attn).some rust on n/s/f chassis.

Fail 7 May 2015 74,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sills rusting. suspension components and brake pipes rusting (may req attn).some rust on n/s/f chassis.

Pass 12 May 2014 69,239 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 69,237 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2013 59,387 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2013 59,387 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2012 52,920 miles

exhaust corrodimg

light corrosion on brake pipes

light corrosion on pas pipes

rear brake discs worn /corroding

rear brake pads getting low

steering /suspension components corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,990 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 49,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,629 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 47,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 43,388 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 43,388 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 37,683 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 37,244 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 37,224 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,400 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 30,292 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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X403 ATF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 X403 ATF, 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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What year was X403 ATF registered?

X403 ATF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2000.

Is X403 ATF safe to buy?

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