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X846 VBK

2000 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,178 mi
Last recorded81,178 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX846 VBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 81,178 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside rear shock absorber damp.

Offside front and rear tyres getting low on tread.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 81,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside rear shock absorber damp.

Offside front and rear tyres getting low on tread.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 74,589 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Exhaust system getting rusty.

Rear brake disc,s getting rusty.

Fail 26 Aug 2008 74,589 miles

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

Exhaust system getting rusty.

Rear brake disc,s getting rusty.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 70,390 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 62,945 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

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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X846 VBK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 X846 VBK, 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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What year was X846 VBK registered?

X846 VBK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X846 VBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X846 VBK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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