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X474 PPU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,190 mi
Last recorded68,190 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX474 PPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2018 68,190 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 66,694 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2017 66,690 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 63,867 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 63,867 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 61,266 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 61,262 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2014 56,941 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 51,690 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,323 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 40,105 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,500 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 30,791 miles

Cracks in inner sidewall nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,018 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight brake bind offside front wheel

Pass 12 Dec 2007 25,690 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 22,390 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 17,631 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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X474 PPU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 X474 PPU, 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 PPU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 December 2000.

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