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X891 USX

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,401 mi
Last recorded71,401 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX891 USX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 71,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer sills corroded/weak

o/s/r inner sill rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2022 71,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer sills corroded/weak

o/s/r inner sill rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2021 67,277 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 67,277 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 65,594 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Fail 6 Jun 2019 65,245 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre displaying age related cracking

Pass 15 May 2018 63,627 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 61,218 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 59,071 miles

Offside Rear corrosion to sill

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin may not last till next service (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 May 2016 59,071 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear corrosion to sill

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin may not last till next service (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,983 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2014 58,718 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 58,225 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,866 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 57,866 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 57,151 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 57,151 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2010 55,480 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 53,422 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 48,167 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 40,271 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 34,669 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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X891 USX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X891 USX, 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 USX registered?

X891 USX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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