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X749 OAV

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,114 mi
Last recorded90,114 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX749 OAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 90,114 miles

All underside of vehicle corroded

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,986 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 86,274 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe, Suspension Arms and Coil Springs All Corrored

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Panel (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Panel (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe Suspension Arms and Coil Springs All Corrored

Fail 1 Mar 2016 86,274 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe, Suspension Arms and Coil Springs All Corrored

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Panel (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Panel (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe Suspension Arms and Coil Springs All Corrored

Pass 12 Mar 2015 66,952 miles

Front Subframe, Upper and Lower Suspension Arms, Anti-Roll Bar and Coil Springs are All Corrored But Not Seriously Weakend.

Rear Subframe, Suspension Arms, Anti-Roll Bar and Coil Springs are All Corrored But Not Seriously Weakend.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 66,838 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer sills weakening

Pass 4 Oct 2013 44,195 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 44,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 40,818 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underbody and suspension dry and rusty.

all brake discs rusty from standing.

rear metal brake pipes have been greased

Pass 24 Aug 2011 38,281 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

The under side of vehicle is getting very corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 35,415 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

UNDERBODY VERY DRY & RUSTY.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 32,274 miles

Exhaust moutings are getting very corroded

rear number plate is getting deteriated

slight oil misting on the n/s/r damper

Pass 18 Aug 2008 28,905 miles

All tyres getting low on inner edged

Rear No plate poor

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Aug 2007 25,496 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front no plate deteriorated advise early replacement

Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,498 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY RUSTY.

NUMBER PLATES POOR.

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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X749 OAV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X749 OAV, 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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X749 OAV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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