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X991 JGF

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,817 mi
Last recorded46,817 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX991 JGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,817 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 46,817 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 46,641 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 46,641 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 45,301 miles

all 4 discs rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2010 43,975 miles

all 4 disc rusty rears pitted

Fail 12 Jul 2010 43,874 miles

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

5% imbalance on front brakes

STRONG ADVISE rear brake discs excessivly pitted outer face

both front tyres perished in tread

front brake discs inner face pitted and corroded

n/s rear tyre perished and crackin in tread

o/s rear tyre has cut in tread inner edge and tyre is perished and crackin

slight fluctuation on o/s front brake

Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,655 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,756 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 36,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,452 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 32,365 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)

Pass 5 May 2006 20,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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X991 JGF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X991 JGF, 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 X991 JGF registered?

X991 JGF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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