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X718 OBP

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

127,742 mi
Last recorded127,742 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX718 OBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 127,742 miles

Offside Front chassis corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2019 124,482 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 124,221 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2015 117,359 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 117,359 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 116,674 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 114,117 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 114,117 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

195/50/15

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 103,972 miles

brake disc's corroded front and rear

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 20 Dec 2012 103,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc's corroded front and rear

Pass 29 Dec 2011 95,974 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 23 Dec 2011 95,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2010 87,460 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 87,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 79,706 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 79,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 79,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 66,467 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 66,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 50,038 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 36,513 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2005 25,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

under vehicle cover fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2005 25,099 miles

under vehicle cover fitted

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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X718 OBP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 X718 OBP, 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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X718 OBP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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