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X678 HRX

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,252 mi
Last recorded100,252 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX678 HRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 100,252 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 89,915 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 83,591 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 74,521 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 74,501 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,069 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on legal limit

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2013 69,795 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear tyres wearing on legal limit

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,268 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 67,264 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

battery insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2011 63,674 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 55,900 miles

handbrake could be tighter

o/s/r outter sill rusted but not holed

rust under car

Pass 5 Dec 2008 46,250 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 46,250 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 42,915 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 42,915 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 38,043 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Handbrake travel high.

Tear in n/s/f tyre sidewall.

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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X678 HRX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X678 HRX, 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 X678 HRX registered?

X678 HRX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 November 2000.

Is X678 HRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X678 HRX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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