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X868 USH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,367 mi
Last recorded78,367 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX868 USH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2014 78,367 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 75,563 miles

front chassis corroded, not yet holed

rear outer sills corroding

surface corrosion on front and rear subframes

two of three brake pedal rubber pads missing

Fail 5 Jul 2013 75,557 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front chassis corroded, not yet holed

rear outer sills corroding

slight distortion on front discs

surface corrosion on front and rear subframes

two of three brake pedal rubber pads missing

Pass 13 Mar 2012 72,342 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 69,363 miles

exhaust corroded

rear suspension springs corroded

underbody components corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 64,674 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 64,674 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,277 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 60,270 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 57,219 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 52,009 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 52,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advisory o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

advisory small cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2006 47,685 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 47,685 miles

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

advisory surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 11 Aug 2005 43,901 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 43,901 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 43,901 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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X868 USH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X868 USH, 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 X868 USH registered?

X868 USH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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