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X649 HVM

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

45,670 mi
Last recorded45,670 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX649 HVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 45,670 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various Areas Of Surface Corrosion To Underside

Fail 11 Jul 2019 45,670 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 45,192 miles

Front Lower Fog Lamps inop

Front lower shock absorber bushes worn slightly

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 45,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cap Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Fog Lamps inop

Front lower shock absorber bushes worn slightly

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 44,655 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2017 44,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2016 43,789 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 43,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor holed in two places (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 42,569 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 41,511 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 41,511 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 38,653 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 38,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,768 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 37,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,194 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,734 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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X649 HVM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X649 HVM, 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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X649 HVM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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