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X83 JGH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,041 mi
Last recorded127,041 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX83 JGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 127,041 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Sep 2021 127,039 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 121,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 121,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 120,791 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 120,734 miles

both front discs corroding inner face

both front lower wishbones corroding

both headlight lenses deteriating

both rear wishbones corroding

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 120,731 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre soft

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front discs corroding inner face

both front lower wishbones corroding

both headlight lenses deteriating

both rear discs corrodeing n/s been binding

both rear wishbones corroding

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 120,382 miles

both front wishbones corroding bad

both headlight lenses starting to deteriate

both rear bottom wshbones corroding

engine oil leak

nail o/s/rear tyre nail

Fail 19 Jul 2016 120,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front wishbones corroding bad

both headlight lenses starting to deteriate

both rear bottom wshbones corroding

engine oil leak

nail o/s/rear tyre nail

Fail 20 Jul 2015 120,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 120,189 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 119,354 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 115,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 May 2013 115,947 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 May 2012 112,965 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 112,965 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 109,756 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 109,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 105,392 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 105,388 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 95,458 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 78,839 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 72,475 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 65,925 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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X83 JGH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X83 JGH, 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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X83 JGH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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