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X963 FGC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,101 mi
Last recorded95,101 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX963 FGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 95,101 miles

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

Some perishing to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 13 May 2016 95,098 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Some perishing to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 14 Apr 2015 92,919 miles

Nearside & offside chassis legs rusty

Nearside & offside rear floor pans rusty

Nearside & offside rear floor to sills rusty

Nearside front inner wing rusty

Nearside rear outer sill rusty

Rear brake discs worn

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2014 92,533 miles

Nearside & offside chassis legs rusty

Nearside & offside wiper blades split

Nearside front chassis leg under arch rusty

Nearside rear outer sill rusty

Fail 19 Jun 2014 92,524 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside & offside chassis legs rusty

Nearside & offside wiper blades split

Nearside front chassis leg under arch rusty

Nearside rear outer sill rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2013 91,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid low

front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside and nearside front chassis corroded under wheel arch

offside and nearside rear floors corroded

offside and nearside rear outter sills corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2012 89,698 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 77,148 miles

Offside rear light cluster lens broken

Pass 25 May 2010 66,491 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 60,470 miles

runout o/s/f brake disc

Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,062 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 49,337 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 42,304 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X963 FGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X963 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 X963 FGC registered?

X963 FGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X963 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X963 FGC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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