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X608 GOR

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,315 mi
Last recorded111,315 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX608 GOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 111,315 miles

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

Nearside outersill thin in places

all rear chassis rusty

all rear suspention components rustty

differant size tyres front to rear

Fail 17 Mar 2018 111,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive antiroll bar mountain area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive antiroll bar mountain area (2.4.A.3)

all rear suspention components rusty

odd size tyres front to rear

Pass 28 Mar 2017 104,210 miles

BOTH FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 104,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 96,845 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 96,827 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 89,563 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 89,563 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 87,696 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 87,696 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 75,399 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 63,837 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 63,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,245 miles

front disc inner faces corroded

rear disc faces corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2011 57,245 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

rear disc faces corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 55,583 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 54,175 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2007 47,857 miles

crack in front number plate

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 Oct 2007 47,857 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack in front number plate

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2006 47,412 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 45,773 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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X608 GOR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X608 GOR, 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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X608 GOR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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