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X87 NBJ

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,955 mi
Last recorded78,955 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX87 NBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2017 78,955 miles

NSF and OSF inner wheel arches corroded

NSF brake slightly binding

OSR front to rear brake pipe greased

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed NS and OS (5.2.2b)

Some front and rear underside suspension, braking and steering components corroded

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

Fail 15 Oct 2017 78,955 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust blowing (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

NSF and OSF inner wheel arches corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed NS and OS (5.2.2b)

Some front and rear underside suspension, braking and steering components corroded

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 78,953 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 74,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre join (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 74,192 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 73,680 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 70,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 70,503 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,386 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 64,317 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,751 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2009 52,395 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 51,546 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 47,368 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 41,980 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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X87 NBJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X87 NBJ, 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 X87 NBJ registered?

X87 NBJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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