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X511 BYD

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,012 mi
Last recorded114,012 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX511 BYD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 114,012 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 102,744 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking + close legal limit

Offside Front tyre crackling

Fail 6 Dec 2022 102,744 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking + close legal limit

Offside Front tyre crackling

Pass 17 Dec 2021 90,426 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 85,447 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 85,438 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 77,277 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bushes deteriorated top and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 77,175 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bushes deteriorated top and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 68,753 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 68,753 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 68,649 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and upper & lower suspension arms both N/S & O/S (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW 2,5 MM (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and upper & lower arms both N/S & O/S (2.4.G.1)

both outer sills & O/S/R wheel arch corroded

under tray

Fail 15 Jan 2016 68,649 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and upper & lower suspension arms both N/S & O/S (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW 2,5 MM (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and upper & lower arms both N/S & O/S (2.4.G.1)

both outer sills & O/S/R wheel arch corroded

under tray

Pass 20 Dec 2014 62,700 miles

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2013 56,503 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 56,503 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 51,087 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE 2MM

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,087 miles

O/S/R TYRE 2MM

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 45,623 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 45,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 41,444 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 37,235 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,203 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

power steering pipes corroding

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 27 Nov 2007 34,505 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level brake light inop

Pass 18 Dec 2006 32,909 miles

both rear tyre treads low

exhaust back box badly corroded

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 12 Oct 2005 31,530 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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X511 BYD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 X511 BYD, 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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X511 BYD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 November 2000.

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