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X487 WCH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,648 mi
Last recorded96,648 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX487 WCH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 96,648 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both, outersills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

signs of corrosion on wing edges

Pass 1 Oct 2018 91,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

body work in poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2017 88,992 miles

under covers

underside of vehicle fully undersealed

Pass 3 Oct 2016 85,315 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point. (6.1.B.2)

signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2015 78,665 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underside stood and inner / outer sill in places (6.1.B.2)

slight brake bind offsidefront

Fail 5 Oct 2015 78,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill in places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill in places (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,452 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 63,635 miles

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)

tested in wet conditions

Pass 4 Oct 2012 60,339 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Oct 2012 60,339 miles

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2011 55,678 miles

Offside washer jet partially blocked

Fail 3 Oct 2011 55,678 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)

Offside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 6 Oct 2010 51,339 miles

slight drag on both rear wheels

Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,009 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 44,009 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,026 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,656 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 27,434 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 WCH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WCH, 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 WCH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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