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X702 ERA

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,917 mi
Last recorded30,917 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX702 ERA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 30,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (7.1.2)

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

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

front and rear subframes and suspention arms corroded.

o.s.f brake slightly binding.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,548 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 29,435 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 29,435 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 26,504 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 24,025 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 22,369 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 20,756 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 20,756 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 19,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 18,599 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 17,343 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 15,447 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 13,946 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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X702 ERA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X702 ERA, 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 X702 ERA registered?

X702 ERA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X702 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X702 ERA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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