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E11 RVL

2000 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

98,163 mi
Last recorded98,163 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 RVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 98,163 miles

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

Rear both outer sill bubbling with rust but not weak

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 98,163 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both outer sill bubbling with rust but not weak

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2024 96,747 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 89,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 83,494 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2022 83,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 83,416 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 83,415 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 83,395 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 83,389 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 83,381 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 83,106 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 79,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,603 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 71,524 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 71,524 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 May 2012 67,432 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 67,432 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 62,721 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 62,721 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 58,610 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 58,610 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 54,834 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 54,834 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 50,653 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,507 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 44,621 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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E11 RVL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E11 RVL, 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 E11 RVL registered?

E11 RVL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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