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X688 BCS

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

45,964 mi
Last recorded45,964 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX688 BCS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2021 45,964 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 45,308 miles

Floor corroded at rear next to inner sills

Offside front inner wing corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front arms on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 45,308 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Floor corroded at rear next to inner sills

Offside front inner wing corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front arms on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 46,074 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 46,074 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Chassis leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 43,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 43,082 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 42,464 miles

Both rear upper suspension arms corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 10 Oct 2016 42,462 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill at floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill at floor (5.2.6)

Both rear upper suspension arms corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 41,682 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 40,317 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 40,317 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 38,818 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 38,818 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 36,810 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both silles corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2012 36,569 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both silles corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 32,186 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,412 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 25,293 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,504 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,737 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 19,438 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 17,738 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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X688 BCS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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