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X778 TSS

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,219 mi
Last recorded125,219 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 TSS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2021 125,219 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front chassis section inside wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front chassis section in wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/ floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 120,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 115,162 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 115,161 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 106,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 106,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil low

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 88,425 miles

Front brakes fluctuating, but not excessively

Rear brakes fluctuating, but not excessively

Pass 9 Dec 2016 63,427 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 63,376 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion to exhaust

Fail 5 Jun 2015 63,375 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,126 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 58,939 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 58,233 miles

n/s rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,328 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,810 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 54,170 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 51,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 49,410 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 46,982 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 45,267 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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X778 TSS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X778 TSS, 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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X778 TSS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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