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X487 FHR

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,166 mi
Last recorded112,166 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX487 FHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 112,166 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 108,855 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 107,640 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 107,062 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 107,062 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,610 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 102,610 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 97,878 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 92,977 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/S rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 92,977 miles

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)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/S rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 88,480 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 83,206 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 83,184 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear brake disc has slight corossion on outer surface

Pass 2 Sep 2011 77,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight travel on parking brake lever advise adjustment

Pass 1 Sep 2010 71,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise rear number plate

Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,203 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,634 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 49,112 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,621 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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X487 FHR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X487 FHR, 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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X487 FHR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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