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X953 NWU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,521 mi
Last recorded120,521 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX953 NWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2019 120,521 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside body and suspension surface corrossion

Pass 10 Nov 2018 116,875 miles

vehicle under sealed

Pass 11 Nov 2017 111,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive main chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 111,208 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive main chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 103,078 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 103,078 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 101,103 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 101,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 96,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 96,737 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 91,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front ,nearside front ,offside rear tyres slightly perished and near limit

slight dampness around offside rear brake caliper

Fail 19 Oct 2013 91,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front ,nearside front ,offside rear tyres slightly perished and near limit

slight dampness around offside rear brake caliper

Pass 1 Nov 2012 88,451 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 88,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 87,941 miles

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

Rear Discs are corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2011 87,918 miles

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

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

Rear Discs are corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 72,351 miles

Gearbox bash plate insecure

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

Rear discs corroded and scored

Pass 1 Dec 2009 53,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 44,597 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,870 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 41,066 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 38,079 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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X953 NWU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X953 NWU, 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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X953 NWU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 November 2000.

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