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X609 GOR

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,420 mi
Last recorded124,420 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX609 GOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 124,420 miles

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

underside rust

Pass 23 Mar 2022 120,631 miles

most components under vehicle corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 120,458 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 120,341 miles

General corrosion around vehicle.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 120,185 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)

slight crossion all round

Fail 25 Jan 2017 120,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

slight crossion all round

slight crossion all round

Pass 18 Sep 2015 118,197 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 112,015 miles

REAR EXHAUST SURPORT BRACKET CORRODED.

Fail 18 Sep 2014 112,015 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST SURPORT BRACKET CORRODED.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 106,309 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2012 99,774 miles

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

front and rear upper and lower suspension arms very rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2012 99,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front and rear upper and lower suspension arms very rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2011 94,885 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 94,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 87,493 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 79,757 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 73,864 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 66,650 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre has cut to sidewall not to cords

Pass 19 Oct 2006 60,167 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 60,150 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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X609 GOR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X609 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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What year was X609 GOR registered?

X609 GOR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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