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X942 SGF

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,059 mi
Last recorded75,059 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX942 SGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 75,059 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 73,680 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Fail 19 Mar 2014 73,090 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 72,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake discs generally corroded

co emmisions near upper limit

exhaust system badly corroded

heavy surface corrosion evident to underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2012 69,668 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 67,453 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 65,631 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 58,817 miles

corrosion to o/s/f chassis rail

corrosion to outer sills

Fail 21 Oct 2008 52,376 miles

CORROSION TO OUTER SILL

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

O/S/F TYRE VERY LOW ON AIR

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 52,376 miles

CORROSION TO OUTER SILL

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

O/S/F TYRE VERY LOW ON AIR

Pass 21 Aug 2007 45,775 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,811 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 34,331 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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X942 SGF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X942 SGF, 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 X942 SGF registered?

X942 SGF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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