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Y114 JNT

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,879 mi
Last recorded81,879 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY114 JNT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2018 81,879 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 76,718 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 73,226 miles

Centre exhaust rusty

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre very low

o/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 6 Apr 2016 73,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust well corroded

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre very low

o/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar end link

Pass 13 Apr 2015 70,503 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 13 Apr 2015 70,503 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 24 Apr 2014 64,975 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r end of sill - outside a measured area

Exhaust system corroded

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

Slight damage to o/s/f wheel inner bead rim

Wipers poor

Pass 18 Apr 2013 61,072 miles

Exhaust corroded in places

Pass 16 May 2012 58,624 miles

Exhaust corroded in places

Fail 14 May 2012 58,621 miles

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

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

Bind to n/s/f brake on limit!

Bind to o/s/f brake on limit!

Exhaust corroded in places

Pass 14 Apr 2011 54,589 miles

Exhaust well corroded in places

Front pads getting low

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

Rear pads appear low

Slight bind to front brakes

Slight bind to n/s/r brake

Some areas of corrosion to inner arches

Various areas of underside have corrosion appearing

Various suspension components corroded

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2011 54,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust well corroded in places

Front pads getting low

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

Rear pads appear low

Slight bind to front brakes

Slight bind to n/s/r brake

Some areas of corrosion to inner arches

Various areas of underside have corrosion appearing

Various suspension components corroded

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2010 51,413 miles

Bind to o/s/f brake - needs attention

Evidence n/s/r brakes have been very hot

Exhaust corroded in places

Front pads getting low

Light corrosion starting to appear on vehicle underside

Rear metal brake pipe unions corroded

Some suspension components have surface rust

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on absolute limit! - needs attention

Fail 6 May 2010 51,412 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bind to o/s/f brake - needs attention

Evidence n/s/r brakes have been very hot

Exhaust corroded in places

Front pads getting low

Light corrosion starting to appear on vehicle underside

Rear metal brake pipe unions corroded

Some suspension components have surface rust

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on absolute limit! - needs attention

Pass 15 Apr 2009 48,296 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2009 48,296 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2008 42,935 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f brake binding - on limit

o/s/r tyre getting low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,935 miles

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f brake binding - on limit

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 8 May 2007 36,420 miles

corrosion to vehicle underbody and suspension components

Pass 21 Apr 2006 30,821 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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Y114 JNT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y114 JNT, 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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Y114 JNT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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