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X654 FDU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,638 mi
Last recorded125,638 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX654 FDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 125,638 miles

suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle in poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2021 125,635 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2020 122,292 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 122,291 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 117,000 miles

front chassis legs corroded behind no removable panels

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 25 Sep 2019 116,996 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front chassis legs corroded behind no removable panels

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2018 109,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 101,298 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 91,294 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 91,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,355 miles

Both front tyres perishing on inner sidewall, 195/50/15

Fuel cap seal is perishing slightly

Nail in nearside rear tyre, 195/50/15

Oil leak on lower engine bay

Pass 30 Sep 2014 78,157 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 76,221 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Sep 2012 73,991 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 71,335 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 71,241 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 68,307 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 68,307 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 63,853 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,675 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 54,369 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 54,274 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 48,389 miles

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

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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X654 FDU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X654 FDU, 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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X654 FDU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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