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X962 FGC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,285 mi
Last recorded110,285 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX962 FGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 110,285 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 110,187 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 105,092 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 105,090 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 101,972 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,093 miles

all suspension parts corroded but sound

n/s/f tyre cracking on inside wall

Fail 25 Apr 2014 96,093 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 94,214 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 94,214 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 90,435 miles

2 front tyres perishing on side walls not exposing cord

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 88,649 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 11 Nov 2010 88,640 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 88,426 miles

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

offside rear sill corroded

power steering pipes corroded.

Fail 6 Apr 2009 88,425 miles

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.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 81,314 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 75,375 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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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.

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