MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
surface rust on suspension component and chassis
General surface rust on suspension and chassis
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Battery loose
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Top and bottom arms (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms top and bottom. Front and rear (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust heat shield loose on lower manifold area
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Inner arch area (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Battery loose
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Top and bottom arms (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms front and rear (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
underside corroded and has had extensive repairs
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
heavy corrosion on nearside rear and offside rear outer sills, advise getting repaired
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
both outer sills slightly corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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X474 GKJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 X474 GKJ, 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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X474 GKJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2000.
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