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X548 KDA

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,210 mi
Last recorded114,210 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX548 KDA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 114,210 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 114,206 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center floor to inner sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to inner sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe as marked (7.1.2)

o/s/r/inner wheel arch holed and corroded as marked

Pass 18 Nov 2014 108,877 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 108,876 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 100,576 miles

exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Nov 2012 92,781 miles

advise ABS WARNING LIGHT is covered over by cap from dial neddle cover

advise REAR FOG LIGHT TELL TAIL is covered over by speedo neddle dial cover

advise dash temp gauge back light is not working

advise n/s/f fog light is not working

advise o/s/r tyre is puntured

Fail 24 Nov 2012 92,781 miles

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

advise ABS WARNING LIGHT is covered over by cap from dial neddle cover

advise REAR FOG LIGHT TELL TAIL is covered over by speedo neddle dial cover

advise dash temp gauge back light is not working

advise n/s/f fog light is not working

advise o/s/r tyre is puntured

Pass 5 Dec 2011 85,197 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 85,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front brake disc worn and pitted

advise front pads worn low

Pass 1 Dec 2010 79,009 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 69,689 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake high

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

varous corrosion on lower vehicle and componants

Fail 12 Dec 2009 69,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake high

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

varous corrosion on lower vehicle and componants

Pass 17 Mar 2009 66,260 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 66,260 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 62,011 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 56,857 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 56,857 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

brake discs

Pass 3 Mar 2006 48,646 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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X548 KDA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X548 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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X548 KDA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2000.

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