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X896 BRP

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,539 mi
Last recorded95,539 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX896 BRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2024 95,539 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill at front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, front section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 93,604 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavily corroded underneath, non structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 93,604 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavily corroded underneath, non structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 92,457 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2022 92,457 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2021 90,969 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

welding repairs covered in sealant

Fail 15 Sep 2021 90,958 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 86,951 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 79,510 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 74,911 miles

Central stop light inoperative

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner wing chassis corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 74,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front outer tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2017 74,116 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 74,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2016 73,017 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

imbalance on rear brake's

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2016 73,017 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

imbalance on rear brake's

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2014 70,146 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 70,123 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 63,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 58,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,190 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 53,190 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise n/s wiper blade split at end.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,246 miles

heavily rusted steering & suspension components.(suspension arms etc).

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 46,590 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 46,423 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,815 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 34,794 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wear low.

perishing of front & rear tyres.

rusted steering & suspension components.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,096 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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X896 BRP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X896 BRP, 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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X896 BRP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 October 2000.

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