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X701 DEU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,961 mi
Last recorded91,961 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX701 DEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 91,961 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 91,016 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 91,016 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 88,128 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 88,128 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,231 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 85,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 81,105 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 76,690 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 76,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,680 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 72,673 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)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 66,523 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 66,449 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 61,937 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 61,937 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 59,375 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 59,375 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 54,897 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 49,847 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 44,680 miles

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

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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X701 DEU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X701 DEU, 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 X701 DEU registered?

X701 DEU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 December 2000.

Is X701 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X701 DEU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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