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X688 BBA

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,329 mi
Last recorded106,329 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX688 BBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 106,329 miles

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

NSR and OSR outer sills corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Some front and rear underside suspension, braking and steering components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 102,023 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 92,372 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

rear exhaust flange corroding

Fail 15 Sep 2017 92,372 miles

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)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

rear exhaust flange corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2016 84,022 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 84,020 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Caliper piston seals (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,706 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 81,615 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 73,040 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 73,003 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,192 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 64,130 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 58,567 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 52,943 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 52,943 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,353 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded on joint

Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,059 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,787 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,925 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 27,097 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 26,387 miles

n/s front tyre cracking on outer 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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X688 BBA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X688 BBA, 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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X688 BBA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2000.

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