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X693 GJU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,202 mi
Last recorded115,202 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX693 GJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2022 115,202 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 105,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

all underbody heavily corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 94,354 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 94,354 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S+N/S OUTER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

UNDER BODY HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 25 Aug 2020 94,345 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S+N/S OUTER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

UNDER BODY HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 29 Aug 2019 87,128 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 82,722 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 82,719 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 79,311 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 79,311 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 74,707 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 74,707 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 65,229 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 65,229 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,820 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 55,143 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,529 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,035 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 48,035 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,271 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,788 miles

o/s/r tyre cut in tread

Fail 26 Aug 2009 40,788 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cut in tread

Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,478 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,186 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 27,881 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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X693 GJU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GJU, 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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X693 GJU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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