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X523 TPU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,021 mi
Last recorded84,021 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 TPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 84,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Surface corrosion suspension arms / underside / rear end o/s sill &c..

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 1 May 2013 80,345 miles

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

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

Rear light lenses tinted and sunstrip fitted

Vehicle underside and components corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2013 80,340 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front and rear light have been tinted

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

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

Vehicle underside steering and suspension components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 78,244 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear discs corroded

Solid black sunstrip fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 78,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear discs corroded

Solid black sunstrip fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 76,408 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 76,408 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 68,958 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 68,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 61,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 61,449 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 52,388 miles

Rear registration plate getting poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2007 44,487 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 36,151 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 26,703 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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X523 TPU 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 X523 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.

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What year was X523 TPU registered?

X523 TPU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 December 2000.

Is X523 TPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X523 TPU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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