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X969 SAS

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,783 mi
Last recorded122,783 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX969 SAS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2022 122,783 miles

Central Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly positioned (0.1 (d))

Headlamp insecure both headlamps (4.1.1 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Position lamp not working front lamps not working, wiring disconnected (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear stabiliser bar loose

Pass 29 Jul 2022 120,090 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 133,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 132,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 132,241 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Box section (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel has slight bind

Pass 8 Aug 2019 127,707 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 124,235 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (dom) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 120,489 miles

Full exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2017 120,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering pivot point has excessive play Steering wheel column (2.2.B.1g)

Full exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 112,699 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 107,176 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 102,472 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 90,854 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF BOTH WIPER BLADES

BLISTERING ON OFFSIDE OUTER SILL

HEAVY CORROSION ON EXHAUST CENTRE / REAR JOINTS

MIL LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 18 Mar 2011 75,394 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,104 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE REQUIRES REPLACEMENT

Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,727 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 39,727 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2008 38,011 miles

Front 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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X969 SAS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X969 SAS, 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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X969 SAS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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