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C5 JBC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,584 mi
Last recorded48,584 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 JBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 48,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 48,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2023 47,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface rust on all suspension components

Pass 22 Sep 2022 47,419 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 46,316 miles

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

front and rear wishbones corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2021 46,314 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded within 30cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

front and rear wishbones corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 45,727 miles

some corrosion both rear inner sills

Fail 7 Aug 2020 45,719 miles

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

some corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 1 Aug 2019 45,106 miles

some corrosion offside rear outer sill

Pass 10 Jul 2018 43,520 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 42,354 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,153 miles

some corrosion of offside rear outer sill

Fail 22 Jul 2016 41,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

some corrosion of offside rear outer sill

Pass 6 Jul 2015 40,257 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,831 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 35,239 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,620 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 30,628 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 30,628 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2010 28,316 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 25,000 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,890 miles

both rear tyres worn low on tread

Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,306 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,694 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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C5 JBC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C5 JBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C5 JBC registered?

C5 JBC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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