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X416 BEU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,731 mi
Last recorded117,731 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX416 BEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 117,731 miles

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all rear lights need cleaning

suspension is low

Pass 3 Jun 2013 115,924 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 112,312 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 14 Jun 2012 112,306 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2011 106,439 miles

Rear brake pads very low

Surface corrosion outer sills

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 106,439 miles

Rear brake pads very low

Surface corrosion outer sills

Pass 11 Sep 2010 95,250 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 82,434 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 68,598 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)

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

nearside headlamp mount cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2008 68,598 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

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

nearside headlamp mount cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2007 57,388 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 5 Sep 2006 45,833 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 45,829 miles

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

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

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

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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X416 BEU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X416 BEU, 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 X416 BEU registered?

X416 BEU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 October 2000.

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