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X985 AGM

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,333 mi
Last recorded41,333 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX985 AGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 41,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2019 41,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 40,908 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 40,300 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 39,756 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 39,470 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,470 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 38,909 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 38,714 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,378 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 37,776 miles

Exhaust pipes and flanges are corroded

Handbrake lever comes up high

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pads are getting low, fronts approx 60% worn

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,776 miles

Exhaust pipes and flanges are corroded

Handbrake lever comes up high

Rear brake pads are getting low, fronts approx 60% worn

Pass 27 Feb 2010 37,158 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 34,969 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 32,194 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 29,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 29,269 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,737 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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X985 AGM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 X985 AGM, 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 X985 AGM registered?

X985 AGM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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