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X878 ACH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

134,326 mi
Last recorded134,326 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX878 ACH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 134,326 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Non standard suspension fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2024 134,326 miles

General underbody corrosion

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Non standard suspension fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2023 132,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and front (1.1.11 (c))

general under body and suspension parts corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 130,366 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 98,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine side of previous repair (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front x2 hose rubbing inner arch

too low to brake test in rollers

Pass 6 Nov 2017 96,775 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 96,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis within 30cm of antiroll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of antiroll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

all suspension dust covers perished

heavy corrosion to all underbody metalwork

rear of inner sills corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 96,553 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)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 95,472 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre stop light not working

various suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 95,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre stop light not working

various suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 91,852 miles

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

nearside front lower splash tray insecure

offside and nearside front chassis showing signs of corrosion

uneven front tyre wear

Fail 23 Jul 2015 91,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

nearside front lower splash tray insecure

offside and nearside front chassis showing signs of corrosion

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 1 Aug 2014 88,123 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 88,123 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 83,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 77,786 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 77,786 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,751 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 70,748 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 68,595 miles

corrosion to o/s sill (no hole found)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 65,686 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 60,937 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 57,372 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 57,171 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 48,589 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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X878 ACH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 X878 ACH, 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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X878 ACH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 November 2000.

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