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A41 DEF

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,184 mi
Last recorded164,184 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA41 DEF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 164,184 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 163,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rusting and under seal to under and outer sill areas

rusting to wing edges

Pass 15 Mar 2024 160,280 miles

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

rust, repairs and under seal to outer and under sill areas and under wings

Pass 29 Mar 2023 156,958 miles

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

rust and repairs to under body area ,sills areas and under wing areas

Fail 16 Mar 2023 156,815 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under wing /sill end area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rust and repairs to under body area ,sills areas and under wing areas

Pass 16 Mar 2022 152,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rust and repairs to underbody, underwing and sill areas

Pass 13 Apr 2021 147,047 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 146,799 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wing area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn uneven below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2020 142,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

very heavy rust both outer & under sill areas, wings & underbody

Pass 11 Mar 2019 140,027 miles

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

heavy rust in front suspension

repairs and rusting to outer & under sill areas

Pass 9 Mar 2018 136,331 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 131,760 miles

rust in both floor/sill areas

Pass 22 Mar 2016 130,098 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 129,634 miles

rust in outer sills

Pass 7 Apr 2014 126,584 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 126,577 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 124,787 miles

cracking to all front suspension joint rubber boots

cracking to nearside and offside outer trackrod end rubber boots

rusting to outersill and rear under-arch areas

Pass 22 Dec 2011 123,138 miles

heavy rusting to nearside and offside front underwing/innerwing areas

rusting and repairs to outersill areas

Fail 21 Dec 2011 123,132 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heavy rusting to nearside and offside front underwing/innerwing areas

rusting and repairs to outersill areas

Pass 7 Jan 2011 121,085 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 119,248 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 119,204 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 117,075 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 114,690 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 114,674 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 112,288 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 108,773 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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A41 DEF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A41 DEF, 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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A41 DEF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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