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ELZ 3907

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

140,047 mi
Last recorded140,047 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 3907
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 140,047 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread suggest replacement (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake slight bind

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 140,047 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread suggest replacement (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake slight bind

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

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 137,969 miles

o/s handbrake low efficiency

Fail 4 Jul 2024 137,969 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s handbrake low efficiency

Pass 26 Jun 2023 136,889 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 134,774 miles

Central brake light out

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

Offside Rear brake low efficiency

Fail 23 Jun 2022 134,774 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake low efficiency

Pass 3 Jun 2021 132,517 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 132,511 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 127,585 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 127,577 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 125,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 125,104 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 122,970 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 122,883 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 122,662 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 122,412 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 122,037 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 121,530 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 145,115 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 120,497 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 21 May 2009 120,497 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 119,828 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 118,650 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 118,127 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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ELZ 3907 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ELZ 3907, 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 ELZ 3907 registered?

ELZ 3907 is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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