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X896 MCK

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,834 mi
Last recorded109,834 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX896 MCK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2017 109,834 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front wings corroded and weakend at lower points

nearside handbrake effort slightly reduced

rear discs corroded

underbody generally corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 106,637 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 106,637 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 103,026 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all under side of car has surface rust

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 100,898 miles

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

both front chassis rails deteriorated

exhaust shield loose

Pass 22 Aug 2013 96,473 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2013 96,473 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 91,906 miles

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

exhaust shield loose

Fail 20 Aug 2012 91,906 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs worn and pitted

exhaust shield loose

Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 27 Aug 2010 81,956 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 81,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 74,077 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 64,697 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 53,931 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 41,295 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 38,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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 MCK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MCK, 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 MCK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 December 2000.

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