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X958 FGC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,885 mi
Last recorded115,885 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX958 FGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 115,885 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 7 Dec 2015 115,885 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Dec 2014 113,968 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres slightly split on inner side walls

Fail 10 Dec 2014 113,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front brakes slightly binding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear tyres slightly split on inner side walls

Pass 20 Nov 2013 110,861 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Corrosion in offside rear seal

Fail 20 Nov 2013 11,860 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Corrosion in offside rear seal

Pass 29 Nov 2012 107,078 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 103,747 miles

corrosion on o/s sill

Fail 30 Nov 2011 103,743 miles

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

corrosion on o/s sill

Pass 7 Dec 2010 98,595 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 93,319 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 27 Nov 2008 86,573 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 5 Dec 2007 77,567 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 65,205 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 57,323 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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X958 FGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X958 FGC, 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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X958 FGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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