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X583 SBW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

96,145 mi
Last recorded96,145 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX583 SBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 96,145 miles

underbody has signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2019 96,145 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underbody has signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2018 176,569 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

car has been lowered

under body corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2018 176,566 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

car has been lowered

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2017 169,916 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 168,749 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 161,992 miles

both front wiper blades split

both offside and nearside outer sills in poor condition

Fail 22 Nov 2014 161,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front wiper blades split

both offside and nearside outer sills in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2013 151,326 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 151,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 138,106 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 138,101 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 122,659 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 122,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 106,786 miles

front and rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2009 90,276 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plate damaged

parking brake lever has high travel

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 16 Nov 2009 90,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plate damaged

parking brake lever has high travel

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Nov 2008 75,365 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 75,365 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 60,183 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 60,183 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 51,466 miles

hand brake lever high

off side front tyre wall has a cut but not deep enough to see ply or cord's

off side rear tyre has a cut, but not deep enough to see ply or cord's

Fail 21 Nov 2006 51,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

hand brake lever high

off side front tyre wall has a cut but not deep enough to see ply or cord's

off side rear tyre has a cut, but not deep enough to see ply or cord's

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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X583 SBW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 X583 SBW, 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 X583 SBW registered?

X583 SBW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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