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X483 FGS

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,477 mi
Last recorded81,477 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX483 FGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 81,477 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 81,362 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,308 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,417 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

offside front chassis section showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2012 69,409 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion to offside rear sill / wheel arch

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

offside front chassis section showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2011 67,350 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

slight corrosion to offside front chassis leg

slight corrosion to offside rear sill

Fail 7 Apr 2011 67,350 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

slight corrosion to offside front chassis leg

slight corrosion to offside rear sill

Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,372 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 60,810 miles

Battery well full of water

Fail 11 Mar 2009 60,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battery well full of water

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 58,697 miles

1.slight bind on o/s front brake

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 54,600 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 51,554 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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X483 FGS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X483 FGS, 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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X483 FGS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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