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E333 LST

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,545 mi
Last recorded97,545 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE333 LST
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 97,545 miles

REAR BODYWORK HAS CORROSION.

SLIGHT CORROSION AT SUSPENSION ARMS AND FRONT SHOCKER BUSHES PERISHING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 1 Oct 2024 96,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 94,574 miles

BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

FRONT SHOCKER LOWER BUSHES PERISHING SLIGHTLY

SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 10 Oct 2023 94,550 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting UNDER WHEEL ARCH AT ROLL BAR MOUNT AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

FRONT SHOCKER LOWER BUSHES PERISHING SLIGHTLY

SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 22 Oct 2022 92,933 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 91,640 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 90,402 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 85,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 84,141 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 84,071 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 80,419 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 77,864 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 75,708 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 69,624 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 65,490 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 61,655 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 57,282 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 53,642 miles

o.s.f brake starting to bind

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 May 2009 50,192 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 May 2009 50,192 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 46,624 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 42,382 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 39,079 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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E333 LST is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E333 LST, 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 E333 LST registered?

E333 LST is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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