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X601 HBO

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,198 mi
Last recorded136,198 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX601 HBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 136,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 132,038 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 132,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 131,910 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 129,855 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 129,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 128,346 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 128,346 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 125,965 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 117,011 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)

both front tyres badly perished

Fail 9 Jun 2014 117,011 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

both front tyres badly perished

Pass 21 Jun 2013 115,544 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front tyre perished on inner and outer sidewalls

nearside rear tyre wearng low on inner edge

slight corrosion on nearside rear metal brake pipe

Fail 13 Jun 2013 115,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

all brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front tyre perished on inner and outer sidewalls

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

nearside rear tyre wearng low on inner edge

slight corrosion on nearside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 15 May 2012 111,385 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 111,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 104,502 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 104,502 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 94,578 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 83,657 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 74,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cut in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre. no cords exposed

Pass 19 Feb 2007 68,097 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 60,090 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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X601 HBO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X601 HBO, 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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X601 HBO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 October 2000.

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