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X521 BYD

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,424 mi
Last recorded94,424 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX521 BYD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 94,424 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 94,409 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,878 miles

Both front wipers smear windscreen

Front shock absorbers, lower mounting rubbers heavily perished and breaking up

Fuel cap sill perishing

Offside Offside seat anchorage perscribed area (outer sill) has signs of previous repair (body filler). metal appears very corroded under broken off bits of filler

Oil leak

Rear suspension and subframe corroded

Slight judder in both front and rear brakes in roller test

various corrosion spots on rear chassis

Fail 28 Oct 2021 92,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wipers smear windscreen

Front shock absorbers, lower mounting rubbers heavily perished and breaking up

Fuel cap sill perishing

Offside Offside seat anchorage perscribed area (outer sill) has signs of previous repair (body filler). metal appears very corroded under broken off bits of filler

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear suspension and subframe corroded

Slight judder in both front and rear brakes in roller test

nearside rear tyre tread 3mm and perished

offside rear tyre tread 2.5mm and heavily perished

various corrosion spots on rear chassis

Pass 22 Sep 2020 90,485 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

power steering operation noisy

Pass 11 Oct 2019 89,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill Corroding

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 87,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill Corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2018 87,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill Corroding

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,990 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering rack damp

Fail 21 Jul 2017 83,990 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Slight imbalance in front brakes

Steering rack damp

Pass 14 Jul 2016 80,930 miles

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

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 13 Jul 2015 77,187 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 77,044 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 76,474 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 75,808 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 74,917 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2012 74,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 70,844 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 66,573 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 62,552 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 62,405 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 57,732 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 52,792 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 47,659 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 42,236 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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X521 BYD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X521 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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What year was X521 BYD registered?

X521 BYD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2000.

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