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X42 GBK

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,764 mi
Last recorded111,764 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 GBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2018 111,764 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Bad engine rattle

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 105,782 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 105,744 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 105,744 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 99,882 miles

brake pipes at rear corroding

rear brake discs very corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2015

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

brake pipes at rear corroding

rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 94,816 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 94,816 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion not through all skins o/s/f inner wheel arch

cuts in o/s/r tyre inner + outer sidewalls

engine under tray fitted

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge + on limit

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 90,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres close to limit

corrosion not through all skins o/s/f inner wheel arch

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 27 Sep 2013 90,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres close to limit

corrosion not through all skins o/s/f inner wheel arch

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 24 May 2012 82,043 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 82,043 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 77,434 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 77,434 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 73,696 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 69,410 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 67,542 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 67,450 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 64,311 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 57,598 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 57,598 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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X42 GBK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X42 GBK, 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 X42 GBK registered?

X42 GBK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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