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X98 OGT

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,421 mi
Last recorded77,421 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX98 OGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 77,421 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 74,849 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 72,357 miles

Central high level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Fail 4 May 2017 72,347 miles

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING NOT CHECKED DUE TO BRAKE BINDING

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 69,891 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel stiff to rotate

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 69,891 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel stiff to rotate

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,716 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 68,716 miles

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)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,660 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 66,660 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 64,022 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 64,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,665 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,766 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,727 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,230 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 23,957 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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X98 OGT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 76,778 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X98 OGT, 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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X98 OGT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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