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X552 OES

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,508 mi
Last recorded128,508 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX552 OES
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2016 128,508 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 126,529 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 124,791 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 124,752 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 118,290 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pipe heatsheid rattleing

o/s/f shock absorber has slight leek

plastic side skirts fitted

surface corrsion thoughout vehicle

Fail 6 Jul 2012 118,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pipe heatsheid rattleing

o/s/f shock absorber has slight leek

plastic side skirts fitted

surface corrsion thoughout vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2011 107,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 107,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 96,279 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 95,383 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 82,762 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 65,197 miles

23% imbalance on f/brakes on rbt

both f/tyres perished & tread low

brake pipes corroded

f/suspension units & mount areas corroded

front & rear brake discs deteriated

r/suspension units & mount areas corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2008 65,197 miles

23% imbalance on f/brakes on rbt

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

both f/tyres perished & tread low

brake pipes corroded

f/suspension units & mount areas corroded

front & rear brake discs deteriated

r/suspension units & mount areas corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2007 58,556 miles

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

both f/tyres perished

both r/tyres close to legal limit

f/suspension units & mount areas corroded

front & rear brake discs very badly deteriated(VERY MARGINAL PASSES)

low park brake reserve

power steering pipes corroded

r/suspension units & mount areas corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2007 58,556 miles

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

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

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

both f/tyres perished

both r/tyres close to legal limit

f/suspension units & mount areas corroded

front & rear brake discs very badly deteriated(VERY MARGINAL PASSES)

low park brake reserve

power steering pipes corroded

r/suspension units & mount areas corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2006 53,895 miles

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

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

front & rear brake discs very badly deteriated

front & rear suspension units & mounting areas badly corroded

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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X552 OES is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 X552 OES, 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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X552 OES is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 October 2000.

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