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X842 ODX

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,120 mi
Last recorded156,120 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX842 ODX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 156,120 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 148,503 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded been painted (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 145,747 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 9 Jan 2017 145,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate deteriorated

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 13 Jan 2016 136,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all suspension bushes slightly perished

Fail 12 Jan 2016 136,324 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 19 Jan 2015 127,434 miles

slight bind on front wheels

underside and components heavily corroded and undersealed

Fail 17 Jan 2015 127,434 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight bind on front brakes

underside and components heavily corroded and undersealed in places

Pass 22 Jan 2014 123,580 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 123,578 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 123,555 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

under car and front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2012 120,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 120,402 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 112,876 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 104,367 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 104,367 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 99,728 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 89,702 miles

o/s and n/s outer sills starting to corrode

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 82,100 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 21 Nov 2006 74,430 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 60,515 miles

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

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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X842 ODX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X842 ODX, 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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X842 ODX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 December 2000.

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