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X46 XFT

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,552 mi
Last recorded36,552 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX46 XFT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 36,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 36,493 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Centre sil corroded slightly

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,333 miles

Offside rear sill corroded slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,248 miles

Brake discs lightly corroded.

Fail 11 Jul 2014 36,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake discs lightly corroded.

Nearside front tyre sidewall quite badly perished

Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,121 miles

Nearside front tyre badly perished.

Fail 26 Apr 2010 36,121 miles

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

Nearside front tyre badly perished.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,018 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads 65% worn

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked and perished

rear brake pads 35% worn

Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,132 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,471 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X46 XFT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X46 XFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X46 XFT registered?

X46 XFT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 December 2000.

Is X46 XFT safe to buy?

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