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X521 TPU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,119 mi
Last recorded157,119 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX521 TPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 157,119 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 100,943 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 100,943 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 95,226 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 90,244 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 81,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 81,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 77,517 miles

nearside front brake has very slight bind

Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,189 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 74,177 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 73,682 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 72,642 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 71,668 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 70,694 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 69,286 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 67,372 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 65,014 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 57,899 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

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 TPU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X521 TPU registered?

X521 TPU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X521 TPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X521 TPU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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