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X538 KDA

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

210,048 mi
Last recorded210,048 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX538 KDA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2019 210,048 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear arch covered in tape

Pass 7 Nov 2017 206,409 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 206,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 200,464 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front steering pipe corroded

general corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2016 200,464 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front steering pipe corroded

general corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2015 196,326 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 182,757 miles

suspension corroded.

n/s/r brake pipe corroded.

Fail 7 Oct 2014 182,757 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s/r brake pipe corroded.

suspension corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 168,775 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 158,384 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit(outer edge)

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2012 158,380 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit(outer edge)

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 145,014 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 127,278 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 127,270 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 111,110 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 97,448 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 84,422 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 84,422 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 69,767 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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X538 KDA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X538 KDA, 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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X538 KDA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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