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X488 NSE

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,542 mi
Last recorded43,542 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 NSE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2018 43,542 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to chassis condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Ferrules Excess. Corroded Causing Damage (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Ferrules Excess. Corroded Causing Damage (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg @ Front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Ferrules Excess. Corroded Causing Damage (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Ferrules Excess. Corroded Causing Damage (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill - Whole Length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced @ OSR of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded All Four Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All Pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Whole underside of vehicle corroded including subframes and attached suspension components

Pass 9 Oct 2017 42,780 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 42,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing split pin (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 41,838 miles

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2016 41,833 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 39,131 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 34,949 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 34,903 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 32,291 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,890 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 29,890 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 29,048 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front of chassis leg areas corroded (not excessive)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 29,048 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 27,697 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 26,707 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 24,588 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 21,738 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 18,358 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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X488 NSE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X488 NSE, 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 X488 NSE registered?

X488 NSE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 November 2000.

Is X488 NSE safe to buy?

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