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X986 XON

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,216 mi
Last recorded65,216 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX986 XON
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 65,216 miles

Alternator / Water Pump Belt Slipping

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill End (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 65,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply Showing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Alternator / Water Pump Belt Slipping

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill End (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 58,566 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts - Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Sets - Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill/Sill End (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill/Sill End (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn on Inner Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 58,566 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Rear Sets - Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts - Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Sets - Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake Lever has Excess Travel

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill/Sill End (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill/Sill End (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn on Inner Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 52,469 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing signs wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Jan 2020 47,837 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded and weak

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded and weak

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 44,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 44,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 35,939 miles

n/s and o/s/r outer sills becoming weak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 35,611 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 34,440 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 34,440 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 33,223 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 30,944 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 27,952 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 26,089 miles

Front number plate screew blanking cap missing.

Front wiper blades slightly smearing screen.

Nail in N/S/R tyre tread.

Small stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 24,733 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

Fail 26 Nov 2009 24,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 23,085 miles

blades slight smearing

cut nsr tyre

handbrake slightly high

Pass 3 Dec 2007 21,090 miles

cut in inner tread of n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2006 19,226 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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X986 XON is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XON, 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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X986 XON is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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