MOT Status
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113,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wheels binding (front pads approx 3000 miles remaining
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear outer sill corroded
Rear Brake pads approx 2000 miles remaining
baffle broken up inside exhaust
chassis generally corrodes (front chassis heavily)
exhaust leaking from back box
mid exhaust heavily corroded
nsr brake showing signs of previous bind
osr brake binding slightly
rear exhaust clamp broken ( exhaust fowling
various suspension bushes perished
Brake pipe excessively corroded nsr - osr (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front wheels binding (front pads approx 3000 miles remaining
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear outer sill corroded
Rear Brake pads approx 2000 miles remaining
baffle broken up inside exhaust
chassis generally corrodes (front chassis heavily)
exhaust leaking from back box
mid exhaust heavily corroded
nsr brake showing signs of previous bind
osr brake binding slightly
rear exhaust clamp broken ( exhaust fowling
various suspension bushes perished
Both front chassis legs corroded.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system corroded.
Front brake pads have 3000-4000 miles remaining approximately.
Front discs corroded.
Headlights clouded.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear brake pads have 1500-2000 miles remaining approximately.
Nearside Rear brake pipe becoming corroded
both front chassis legs corroded
both front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges
both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake pipe becoming corroded
both front chassis legs corroded
both front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges
both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
brake fluid level slightly low
front brake discs becoming corroded
mid and rear exhaust becoming corroded
o.s rear brake caliper slightly damp
rear 3 way union to n.s rear brake hose,brake pipe slightly corroded
front brake pads low
mid exhaust fowling chassis slightly
n.s front brake binding slightly
mid exhaust becoming cracked and has slight blow were rear of pipe joins box
rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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X897 BEL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 X897 BEL, 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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X897 BEL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.
Is X897 BEL safe to buy?
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