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X404 GBA

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

94,579 mi
Last recorded94,579 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX404 GBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 94,579 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 94,579 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 90,712 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 90,712 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 86,350 miles

Offside Front body damaged

Pass 22 May 2015 84,046 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 84,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 81,323 miles

advise center exhaust has a rubber mount wedge between the chassis and exhaust to stoping rattling/knocking

advise n/s/r metal brake pipe starting to rust

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills are starting to rust

Fail 31 May 2014 81,323 miles

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

advise center exhaust has a rubber mount wedge between the chassis and exhaust to stoping rattling/knocking

advise n/s/r metal brake pipe starting to rust

advise o/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread very close to inner sidewall

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills are starting to rust

Pass 17 May 2013 79,438 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 May 2013 79,437 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 76,623 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 76,597 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2011 71,739 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 71,736 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 66,430 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,013 miles

Two nails in offside rear tyre.

Fail 29 Apr 2009 61,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Two nails in offside rear tyre.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,973 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,036 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 38,866 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 38,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

ADVISE N/S/R +O/S/R TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

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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X404 GBA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X404 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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What year was X404 GBA registered?

X404 GBA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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