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X492 OCP

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,348 mi
Last recorded81,348 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX492 OCP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2017 81,348 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split leaking (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both outer sills ex corroson / holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arches corroson (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly warped (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,291 miles

both outer sills rear w/arches / under side off vehicle poor condition corroso no holes

Pass 11 Mar 2015 72,085 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,348 miles

n/s outer sill cooroson both front /rear supension /wishbones ex corroson

Fail 31 Mar 2014 68,311 miles

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

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

n/s outer sill cooroson both front /rear supension /wishbones ex corroson

Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,784 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under side off vehicle poor condition corroson sube frames / suspension areas noholes powersteering pipes light corroson

Pass 31 Mar 2012 60,272 miles

n/s rear tyre uneven wear close to limit light cut on inside wall

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,072 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 54,067 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,159 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,646 miles

Brake lines coated

Fail 1 Apr 2009 43,645 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,213 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,899 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 23,702 miles

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

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

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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X492 OCP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X492 OCP, 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 X492 OCP registered?

X492 OCP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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