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X779 TCX

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,543 mi
Last recorded72,543 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX779 TCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 72,543 miles

Slight play rear anti roll bar links

Surface corrosion various parts and components

Pass 15 Jun 2015 70,643 miles

both front tyres cracking but ok at time of test

Fail 15 Jun 2015 70,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres cracking but ok at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2014 68,518 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 68,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 66,469 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,767 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 58,762 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrossion starting on offside rear sill

Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,174 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,801 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 26,642 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 24,571 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 24,571 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 22,820 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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X779 TCX 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 73.3%.

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 X779 TCX, 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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X779 TCX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 2000.

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