MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chssis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arms (2.4.G.2)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both cills (5.2.6)
fuel tank coroded
surface corrosian throughout
Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arms (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both cills (5.2.6)
fuel tank coroded
surface corrosian throughout
all suspension parts corroded but sound
n/s/f tyre cracking on inside wall
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
all suspension parts corroded but sound
n/s/f tyre cracking on inside wall
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 front tyres perishing on side walls not exposing cord
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both front brake discs pitted
both rear brake discs pitted
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both front brake discs pitted
both rear brake discs pitted
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
offside rear sill corroded
power steering pipes corroded.
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
power steering pipes corroded.
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X962 FGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 X962 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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What year was X962 FGC registered?
X962 FGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.
Is X962 FGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for X962 FGC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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