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X992 FNV

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,345 mi
Last recorded82,345 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX992 FNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 82,345 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rears (1.2.1 (c))

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

exhaust emissions limits only just met

headlamp beam image is getting poor

o/s and n/s outer sills have been repaired in places

o/s front chassis leg area has been repaired

Pass 26 Apr 2022 81,344 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust emissions close to the limits at times

n/s/rear tyre has slight wear to the edges

o/s and n/s outer sills have been repaired in places

o/s front chassis leg has been repaired

Pass 26 Apr 2021 80,693 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

early signs of corrosion n/s/front inner arch /chassis leg area

exhaust emission's co levels close to the limits at times

n/s front tyre has wear to the edges

o/s and n/s outer rear sills have been repaired and covered over (but constant lower weld can be seen)

o/s front inner arch /chassis leg area has been repaired

stone chips in zone A and B of the windscreen

Fail 21 Apr 2021 80,605 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

early signs of corrosion n/s/front inner arch /chassis leg area

n/s front tyre has wear to the edges

o/s and n/s outer rear sills have been repaired and covered over (but constant lower weld can be seen)

o/s front inner arch /chassis leg area has been repaired

stone chips in zone A and B of the windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2020 76,977 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 76,974 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 70,680 miles

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2017 66,215 miles

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Fail 12 May 2017 66,160 miles

Emissions not tested low flow + co too high (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box join (7.1.2)

Handbrake lever getting high

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Pass 19 May 2016 54,257 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 54,444 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside wing mirror damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2015 54,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front and rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 52,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 52,625 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 50,853 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

underside of vehicle showing signs of heavy corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2013 50,845 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

underside of vehicle showing signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2012 49,379 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,613 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 47,606 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 45,038 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,362 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 43,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 40,999 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 38,737 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 38,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 36,581 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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X992 FNV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X992 FNV, 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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X992 FNV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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