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X985 JUK

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,312 mi
Last recorded56,312 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX985 JUK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 56,312 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 50,279 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 49,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front shock bushes perished

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2020 49,662 miles

Front Inner wings have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber rubber bush deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 49,439 miles

Front inner wings have some corrosion

earth strap to rear ladder section snapped

Pass 10 Oct 2018 49,244 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 49,244 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 48,916 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 48,456 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all four tyres cracked

both outer sills corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,132 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 47,585 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,209 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 47,207 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 46,535 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 46,535 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 45,691 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,922 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,662 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 42,533 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,809 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 39,002 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 36,981 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 JUK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JUK, 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 JUK registered?

X985 JUK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2000.

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