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X457 DDV

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,352 mi
Last recorded84,352 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX457 DDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 84,352 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 82,745 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 82,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg underside (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg underside (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 82,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to rear of O/S sill

front wipers slightly poor at clearing the screen

rear tyres worn low O/S/R 2.3mm N/S/R 1.9mm

Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75-80% WORN (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear CHASSIS RAIL DAMAGED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75-80% WORN (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 74,529 miles

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

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

ns rear tyre getting low

os chassis rail damaged, (dented)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 71,065 miles

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

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

ns rear light lens cracked

ns rear outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 67,820 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 64,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 64,315 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 59,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate broken

head light auto adjust inop

ns rear light lens cracked

os rear outer sil rusty/corroded

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,594 miles

front number plate broken

head light auto adjust inop

ns rear light lens cracked

os rear outer sil rusty/corroded

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Pass 18 Mar 2010 55,490 miles

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

front number plate crack but secure

Fail 16 Mar 2010 55,490 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front number plate crack but secure

Pass 9 Mar 2009 50,804 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 45,735 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,329 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 33,603 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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X457 DDV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X457 DDV, 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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X457 DDV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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