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X992 USX

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,276 mi
Last recorded74,276 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX992 USX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 74,276 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 74,274 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 68,016 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 68,016 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 67,372 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 66,289 miles

rear exhaust hangers heavily corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2020 66,289 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust hangers heavily corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 66,253 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 65,183 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,315 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 64,315 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 62,772 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs.

Corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe.

Offside rear fog lamp faded.

Fail 19 Mar 2016 62,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on rear brake discs.

Corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe.

Offside rear fog lamp faded.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,023 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 61,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,902 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,749 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake pads low

o/s/r and both front tyres perished

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,588 miles

both os and ns rear brake pipes corroded

front brake pads getting low

poor welding repair to o/s outer body sill unable to fully check due to underseal

Fail 19 Apr 2011 51,439 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

poor repair to o/s outer body sill

vin. number was wrong in system may get a letter for you to confirm!!

Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,439 miles

poor repair to o/s outer body sill

vin. number was wrong in system may get a letter for you to confirm!!

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 USX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 X992 USX, 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 X992 USX registered?

X992 USX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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