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X499 OBP

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

75,308 mi
Last recorded75,308 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 OBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 75,308 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs slightly rusty

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 75,248 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 69,351 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe coming out of box fractured and slight blow (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

Offside Rear parking brake poor effort

centre exhaust joint slight leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 69,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,231 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 64,112 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 64,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,019 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 60,994 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 56,205 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 56,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,894 miles

Both front & offside rear tyre's worn on inside edge.

Near side rear tyre has piece cut out of tyre outer wall

Fail 14 Sep 2010 49,845 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front & offside rear tyre's worn on inside edge.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,392 miles

nearside side light dim

Fail 24 Dec 2007 34,373 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 34,373 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,710 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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X499 OBP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 X499 OBP, 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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X499 OBP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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