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X614 VNW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,462 mi
Last recorded78,462 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX614 VNW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 78,462 miles

All four tyres have been stretched on to over sized wheels

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

Fail 30 May 2019 78,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

all four tyres have been streched onto oversized wheels

exhaust blow at centre and rear joints

Pass 7 Jun 2018 70,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

Fail 1 Jun 2018 69,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 63,548 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 63,491 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear suspension in general has Heavy surface corrosion

front suspension generally has has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 20 May 2016 59,149 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,743 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 56,659 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 56,658 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 56,182 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 53,122 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 51,244 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 51,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,690 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 45,424 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,206 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 43,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 41,027 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 38,966 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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X614 VNW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X614 VNW, 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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X614 VNW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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