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E111 RMS

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,809 mi
Last recorded49,809 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE111 RMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 49,809 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 41,488 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 38,300 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 35,712 miles

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

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

slight corrosion around all suspension mounts

Pass 11 Feb 2022 35,042 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 34,080 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 33,582 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 33,582 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

engine miss firing

Pass 6 Feb 2019 31,673 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 29,915 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 27,643 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 24,572 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 22,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Jan 2015 22,561 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 19,791 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 19,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,621 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 18,598 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,478 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 16,653 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,133 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 15,424 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 14,694 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 13,232 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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E111 RMS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E111 RMS, 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 E111 RMS registered?

E111 RMS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is E111 RMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E111 RMS shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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