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X501 HDL

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,872 mi
Last recorded134,872 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 HDL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 134,872 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT MISTING OF HEADLAMP GLASS

Offside Front SLIGHT MISTING OF HEADLAMP GLASS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear SURFACE CORROSION ON BATTERY BOX

Pass 11 Jul 2014 134,290 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 134,290 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 133,222 miles

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

screen cracked outside swept area

Fail 3 Jun 2013 133,222 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

rear antiroll bar links incorrectly fitted

screen cracked outside swept area

Fail 3 Dec 2011 129,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 129,511 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 121,732 miles

Both outer sills are corroded.

Fail 30 Nov 2010 121,732 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r brake discs is corroded

n/s/r tyre has side wall damage

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 3 Dec 2009 115,382 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

near side rear tyre cut in outer side wall

rear exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2009 115,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

near side rear tyre cut in outer side wall

rear exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2008 107,229 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 90,848 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 78,029 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 64,696 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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X501 HDL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X501 HDL, 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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X501 HDL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 December 2000.

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