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X881 BAL

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX881 BAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020
Pass 27 Nov 2018 85,096 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 85,096 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 12 inch of subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2017 81,603 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 81,587 miles

Brake performance not tested front/rear pads worn to excess (3.7.A.1)

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)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 76,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 76,683 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 71,685 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 71,672 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 68,226 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 65,981 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,469 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 57,002 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 56,987 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)

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 52,821 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 52,674 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,617 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,493 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 34,836 miles

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

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

both inside front brake pads look very low but it is difficult to see them ..recommend they are checked with wheels off

Pass 28 Oct 2006 31,434 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 31,427 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 29,618 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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X881 BAL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X881 BAL, 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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X881 BAL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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