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E18 VVT

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

117,337 mi
Last recorded117,337 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 VVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 117,337 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 114,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle lowered

Fail 30 Aug 2024 114,683 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in front of rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle lowered

Pass 7 Sep 2023 112,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill in front of rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 109,772 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

VEHICLED LOWERED

Fail 3 Aug 2022 109,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

NOTE:- VEHICLE LOWERED

Pass 20 Aug 2021 103,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 103,933 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 100,277 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 92,881 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 92,873 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 92,191 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 92,191 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 91,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 91,022 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 90,146 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2012 88,305 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 86,618 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 31 May 2011 86,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jan 2010 73,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads worn

Fail 8 Jan 2010 73,740 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 68,962 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre slightly cracked on side walls

Pass 29 Dec 2008 68,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre slightly cracked on side walls

Pass 3 Jan 2008 66,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front offside tyre is perished

Fail 2 Jan 2008 66,529 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front offside tyre is perished

Pass 11 Dec 2006 60,618 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 60,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 54,110 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 54,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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E18 VVT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 E18 VVT, 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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E18 VVT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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