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X488 VUF

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,384 mi
Last recorded116,384 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 VUF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 116,384 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 116,384 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 104,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 104,518 miles

Emissions not tested misfire (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 94,849 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jan 2017 94,843 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 92,312 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake binding slightly.

Fail 16 May 2016 92,312 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake binding slightly.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 89,460 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 89,460 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both outer sills corroding

rear discs poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2014 86,169 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 86,169 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 82,288 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake sticking on slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,931 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 74,261 miles

CORROSION STARTING TO O/S OUTER SILL

Pass 1 Jul 2010 71,675 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 71,675 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,233 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 60,831 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 60,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 48,341 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 37,534 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 VUF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VUF, 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 VUF registered?

X488 VUF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 October 2000.

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The MOT history for X488 VUF shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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