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X656 LAX

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,283 mi
Last recorded119,283 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX656 LAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 119,283 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 119,283 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 115,928 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 110,641 miles

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 28 May 2014 110,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 97,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2013 97,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 85,627 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 May 2012 85,627 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,608 miles

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

all suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2011 75,608 miles

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

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

all suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

front and rear brake discs badly worn/pitted/corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 61,726 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 61,678 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

FRONT DISCS CORRODED

O/S SILL CORROSION

REAR DISCS CORRODED

UNDERBODY INCLUDING EXHAUST,SUSPENSION,ROADSPRINGS,ANTI-ROLL BAR,WISHBONES ALL HAVE VISIBLE SURFACE CORROSION PRESENT

Pass 17 Jul 2009 51,331 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,347 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,970 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 28,369 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 24,763 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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X656 LAX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X656 LAX, 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 X656 LAX registered?

X656 LAX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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