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X953 VJK

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,116 mi
Last recorded112,116 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX953 VJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 112,116 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jul 2016 110,979 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 110,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.16 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 105,117 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 100,564 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 May 2014 100,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2013 94,573 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 87,215 miles

o/s centre outer sill starting to rust/corrode but not excessive or holed at time of test

o/s rear tyre tread wearing low eg 2.5mm legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 24 Apr 2012 87,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

o/s centre outer sill starting to rust/corrode but not excessive or holed at time of test

o/s rear tyre tread wearing low eg 2.5mm legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,587 miles

n/s o/s front and rear brake perfprmance slight run out not excessive at time of test possible disc wear

n/s rear exhaust mount bracket badly corroded but exhaust system supported ok at time of test

Fail 2 Mar 2011 76,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

n/s o/s front and rear brake perfprmance slight run out not excessive at time of test possible disc wear

n/s rear exhaust mount bracket badly corroded but exhaust system supported ok at time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2010 66,060 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,614 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 44,186 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jan 2007 30,450 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 19,649 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 VJK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X953 VJK, 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 VJK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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