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X987 LCS

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,873 mi
Last recorded103,873 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX987 LCS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2020 103,873 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 102,404 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 102,404 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 100,450 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 100,448 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside sill holed by corrosion (outwith prescribed area)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 98,058 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 95,647 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 93,163 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 93,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 90,714 miles

corrosion at exhaust

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2014 90,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid level low

corrosion at brake pipes

corrosion at exhaust

earth wire broken at rear diff

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2013 87,375 miles

very rusty under car

Pass 23 Jan 2012 83,626 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 77,594 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 77,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,956 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 63,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 56,150 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 50,978 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 50,978 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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X987 LCS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X987 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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X987 LCS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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