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X717 FDL

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,385 mi
Last recorded100,385 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX717 FDL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 100,385 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear outer sill corroded

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 100,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear outer sill corroded

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 95,979 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 95,979 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 90,078 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 90,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 83,413 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 80,985 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 80,983 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,749 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 75,348 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front shock absorber lower bushes deteriating (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 71,308 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 71,308 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 68,718 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 65,441 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 61,286 miles

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

offside front slight brake bind

Pass 4 Jan 2013 56,067 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 56,061 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 52,822 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,496 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 48,397 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 45,366 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 40,673 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 40,236 miles

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 29 Jan 2007 36,258 miles

unable to measure brake pads. †nearside rear tyre worn low.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 32,481 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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X717 FDL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X717 FDL, 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 X717 FDL registered?

X717 FDL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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