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X498 VCA

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

98,843 mi
Last recorded98,843 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 VCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 98,843 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 98,449 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 95,597 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 95,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 91,245 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 91,245 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 89,169 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2019 89,169 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 82,677 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2018 82,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,211 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 78,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 73,012 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 73,012 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 72,609 miles

O/S/F shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Pass 16 May 2014 72,222 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 71,960 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 71,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2012 71,583 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 71,582 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 70,738 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 70,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2010 69,483 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 69,439 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 67,643 miles

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

head-light main-beam switch intermittently fails to work, needs attention

Pass 6 Jun 2008 65,735 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 61,435 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 56,724 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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X498 VCA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 X498 VCA, 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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X498 VCA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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