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A2 BPD

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

144,193 mi
Last recorded144,193 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 BPD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 144,193 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 144,076 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 144,076 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 143,845 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 143,078 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 May 2013 142,990 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 142,614 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 139,857 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 136,687 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 135,935 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 132,418 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 22,780 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2005 117,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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A2 BPD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 A2 BPD, 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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A2 BPD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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