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X899 ACH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,224 mi
Last recorded105,224 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX899 ACH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2022 105,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside lenses partially oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded/coated in filler. UNABLE TO DETECT FAILABLE HOLES WITH CORROSION ASSESSMENT TOOL AT TIME OF TEST. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 87,125 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged o/s and n/s perished (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 87,125 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s chassis by anti-roll bar mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged o/s and n/s perished (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 84,621 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody has general age related corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2013 76,874 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 76,874 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 68,986 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,031 miles

front and rear pads low. both rear outer sills rusting

Pass 4 Oct 2010 50,577 miles

both outer sills starting to rust

Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,423 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 37,303 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 27,064 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 21,333 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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X899 ACH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X899 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 X899 ACH registered?

X899 ACH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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