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X466 BCN

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,179 mi
Last recorded115,179 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX466 BCN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 115,179 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs with corrosion on surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 115,178 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs with corrosion on surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2013 113,077 miles

O/S AND N/S FRONT TYRES CRACKED ON SIDE WALLS NO CORDS SHOWING

Fail 19 Jul 2013 113,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

O/S AND N/S FRONT TYRES CRACKED ON SIDE WALLS NO CORDS SHOWING

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 109,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

surface rust on brake pipes

underbody and steering and suspension parts corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 104,473 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 104,473 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 96,607 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 96,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2008 82,908 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 68,870 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 68,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 May 2006 56,223 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURED

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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X466 BCN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X466 BCN, 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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X466 BCN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 October 2000.

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