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X54 TBT

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,865 mi
Last recorded98,865 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX54 TBT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 98,865 miles

Inner sill repairs heavily undersealed

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

underside has areas of slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2020 94,499 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 91,467 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 91,251 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm and linkage area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm linkage area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper arm linkage worn

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 87,120 miles

Offside Front binding slightly

condition of brake discs

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,327 miles

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion front and rear suspension arms

corrosion n/s/f brake disc

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres 2mm and walls perishing

repairs to floor to sills

repairs to n/s and o/s outer sills

Fail 16 Sep 2015 86,327 miles

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

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion front and rear suspension arms

corrosion n/s/f brake disc

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres 2mm and walls perishing

repairs to floor to sills

repairs to n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 9 Jul 2014 82,711 miles

Adjust both head lights were low

All suspention arms corroded front and rear

Both sides chassis legs under wheel arch corroded infront of subframe mounting (not holed surface corosion )

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 82,704 miles

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

Adjust both head lights were low

All suspention arms corroded front and rear

Both sides chassis legs under wheel arch corroded infront of subframe mounting (not holed surface corosion )

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 81,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 79,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside washer jet, outer nozzle inoperative

Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside washer jet, outer nozzle inoperative

Pass 23 Jul 2011 75,335 miles

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

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

corrosion to nearside front chassis

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Fail 18 Jul 2011 75,233 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside front chassis

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 6 Jul 2010 69,037 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2009 63,405 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 30 Aug 2007 56,767 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 45,573 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 45,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X54 TBT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X54 TBT, 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 X54 TBT registered?

X54 TBT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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