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X604 DAE

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,848 mi
Last recorded85,848 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX604 DAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 85,848 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2018 85,835 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering bolt snapped (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

off side front chassis rail and both sides outer sill repaired and very heavily undersealed passed as seen

Fail 21 Sep 2018 85,813 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2017 85,790 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 74,646 miles

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassic near anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassic near anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Subframe corroded

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Undertrays fitted

Fail 16 May 2016 74,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassic near anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassic near anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Subframe corroded

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 62,607 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 61,898 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chassis has various areas of corrosion which includes prescribed areas

Fail 9 Jul 2014 61,898 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chassis has various areas of corrosion which includes prescribed areas

Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,749 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

floor area corroded

front suspention corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear suspention corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2013 60,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

can not check front x2 wheel bearings

exhaust corroded

floor area corroded

front suspention corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear suspention corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,730 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front suspention corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2012 59,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

front suspention corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,068 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,290 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)

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded

all 4 tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 24 Jun 2010 58,289 miles

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

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

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)

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded

all 4 tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,438 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 56,589 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

emissions carbon monoxide content at fast idle high

emissions carbon monoxide content at natural idle high

Pass 29 Jun 2007 54,814 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 52,884 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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X604 DAE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X604 DAE, 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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X604 DAE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2000.

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