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A5 XMX

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,421 mi
Last recorded112,421 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 112,421 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 111,461 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 111,461 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 110,001 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 106,911 miles

Coolant leak Water housing + Water pipe to radiator ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 Wheels ()

Fail 1 Jun 2021 106,889 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Water housing + Water pipe to radiator ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 Wheels ()

Pass 19 Feb 2020 98,558 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 98,405 miles

front to rear brake pipes greased

Fail 24 Jul 2018 98,405 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front to rear brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Jan 2015 96,237 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 94,580 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 92,057 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 89,150 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 83,879 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 83,897 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 78,634 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 78,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 72,971 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 72,971 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 66,101 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 58,309 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 49,757 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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A5 XMX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A5 XMX, 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 A5 XMX registered?

A5 XMX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2000.

Is A5 XMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 XMX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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