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X546 PHJ

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,754 mi
Last recorded114,754 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX546 PHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 114,754 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2022 113,312 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 113,309 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 103,228 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 103,228 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 91,783 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S front chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 91,779 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S front chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 87,604 miles

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

slight corrosion in front chassis n/s and o/s

slight corrosion in outer sills n/s and o/s

Pass 19 Apr 2017 86,042 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,982 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread low edges

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,690 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edge's

under body corrosion to most part's

Fail 21 Apr 2015 72,560 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edge's

under body corrosion to most part's

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,953 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 60,443 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2013 60,443 miles

both front tyres perished

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2012 57,500 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,400 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 45,740 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,110 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 36,465 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 30,864 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)

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 1 Jun 2006 27,511 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 27,022 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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X546 PHJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X546 PHJ, 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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X546 PHJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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