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X891 ACH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,942 mi
Last recorded81,942 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX891 ACH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 81,942 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 81,942 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 73,567 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 73,567 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 71,387 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 69,210 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 69,210 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 65,144 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,081 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 61,390 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 61,317 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 55,515 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

minor cut in outer sidewall n/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2010 55,515 miles

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

minor cut in outer sidewall n/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,689 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,181 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 42,094 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,555 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 23,925 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 23,925 miles

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

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

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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X891 ACH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X891 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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What year was X891 ACH registered?

X891 ACH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 November 2000.

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