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X72 EKE

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,577 mi
Last recorded80,577 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 EKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 80,577 miles

Corrosion to both outer sills

Corrosion to front brake discs inner side

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 73,813 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 66,540 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 66,540 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 61,726 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 58,194 miles

Centre of n/s outer sill is going rusty

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface rust on suspension components

Pass 22 Dec 2017 58,194 miles

Rear of both outer sills going rusty

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

surface rust on suspension components

Pass 6 May 2016 58,193 miles

Both front inner wings going rusty

Rear of both outer sills are going rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2015 58,191 miles

Metal power steering pipes are going rusty

Rear of both outer sills and front of front inner wings are going rusty

Suspension components are going rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2014 58,190 miles

Power steering pipes going rusty

Suspension components,rear of both outer sills and front of inner wings going rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2013 58,190 miles

Suspension components,rear of both outer sills and front inner wings going rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2012 57,867 miles

Front and rear suspension arms going rusty.

Front anti roll bar mounting point areas going rusty.

Rear of both outer sills going rusty.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 57,867 miles

Front and rear suspension arms going rusty.

Front anti roll bar mounting point areas going rusty.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear of both outer sills going rusty.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,080 miles

Area around front anti-roll bar mountings going rusty

Rear of both outer sills going rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2010 55,732 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 54,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 51,611 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 49,504 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 46,661 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 42,782 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X72 EKE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X72 EKE, 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 X72 EKE registered?

X72 EKE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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