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X697 LBV

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,406 mi
Last recorded69,406 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX697 LBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,406 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 69,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 67,139 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,033 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 65,033 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 63,273 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 61,363 miles

offside front tyre badly cracked/perished

Pass 10 Aug 2009 59,711 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2008 55,982 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 43,392 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 32,136 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 20,132 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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X697 LBV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X697 LBV, 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 X697 LBV registered?

X697 LBV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X697 LBV safe to buy?

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