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X961 LBE

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,629 mi
Last recorded117,629 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX961 LBE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 117,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both sills corroded / underside car undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2016 95,373 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 89,814 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside rear outer sill corroded, unable to fully assess due underseal/filler

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

general surface corrosion on all suspension parts

rear silencer joint corroded, not leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2015 89,814 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside rear outer sill corroded, unable to fully assess due underseal/filler

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general surface corrosion on all suspension parts

rear silencer joint corroded, not leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2014 88,401 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 82,007 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 73,602 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 73,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,846 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 69,002 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,776 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 65,776 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 61,664 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 58,134 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 51,895 miles

front tyres walls cracked

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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X961 LBE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X961 LBE, 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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X961 LBE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2000.

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