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X605 ACJ

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,160 mi
Last recorded94,160 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX605 ACJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 94,160 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 86,833 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2019 86,833 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 83,225 miles

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

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front & rear (2.4.A.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 83,178 miles

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

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

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

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front & rear (2.4.A.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 80,028 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 76,072 miles

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear outer sill panel has signs of body filler.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 76,072 miles

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear outer sill panel has signs of body filler.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 72,205 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 70,737 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 67,320 miles

slight damage to inner rim n/s/r

Pass 20 Jul 2012 63,193 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level low

n/s and o/s/f chassis corroded inside wheel arches

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 59,528 miles

slight corrosion to O/S/R & N/S/R sills

Pass 19 Jul 2010 56,452 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,694 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 48,646 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,089 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 39,791 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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X605 ACJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X605 ACJ, 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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X605 ACJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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