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X693 FRV

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,562 mi
Last recorded102,562 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX693 FRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 102,562 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 102,546 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2020 107,764 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 95,213 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 92,380 miles

advanced corrosion to power steering pipes

corrosion to both outer body sills (rear end)

corrosion to front and rear suspension parts

Fail 18 Feb 2015 92,380 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advanced corrosion to parts of both front to rear brake pipes

advanced corrosion to power steering pipes

corrosion to both outer body sills (rear end)

corrosion to front and rear suspension parts

Pass 22 Feb 2014 91,690 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 91,201 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 90,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 89,721 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 89,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 89,149 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 88,566 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 72,708 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 59,862 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 59,862 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 59,816 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 59,645 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 53,213 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 45,526 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 40,273 miles

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

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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X693 FRV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 X693 FRV, 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 X693 FRV registered?

X693 FRV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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