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X481 ATF

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,288 mi
Last recorded66,288 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX481 ATF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 66,288 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 60,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bolt not all the way through the nut, but still secure

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 56,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm bolt not fully through the securing nut ,but feel tight

Off side and near side sills corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 56,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm bolt not fully through the securing nut ,but feel tight

Off side and near side sills corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,810 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Undercover tray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 50,459 miles

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

off side front wishbone rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2015 47,687 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 47,183 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 41,952 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 38,156 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 36,753 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 34,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 34,944 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 32,477 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,102 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 25,961 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,961 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 21,800 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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X481 ATF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X481 ATF, 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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What year was X481 ATF registered?

X481 ATF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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