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X986 LCS

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,402 mi
Last recorded88,402 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX986 LCS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 88,402 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,157 miles

N/S/Front Chassis rail corroded but not Holed

O/S/Front Chassis Rail Corroded but no Holed

O/S/Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Slight blow on Exhaust

Pass 17 May 2014 81,293 miles

nearside and offside front chassis leg has slight corrosion

nearside front wheel has slight damage

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2014 81,293 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r and o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,940 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 73,280 miles

rear disks corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 69,940 miles

rear disks rusty.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,561 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 58,253 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 51,754 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 42,855 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 42,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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X986 LCS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 X986 LCS, 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 X986 LCS registered?

X986 LCS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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