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F5 LTT

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,750 mi
Last recorded155,750 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 LTT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 155,750 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All Four Wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 152,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

cable under car little loose

Pass 14 Oct 2022 141,240 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 137,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 137,776 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 125,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 123,211 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 122,457 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 122,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 114,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 114,034 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 112,253 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 112,253 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 May 2013 110,927 miles

off side rear brake pad brittle

surface corrosion on both front & rear brake discs

Fail 3 May 2013 110,927 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

off side rear brake pad brittle

surface corrosion on both front & rear brake discs

Pass 20 May 2011 108,707 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 108,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 May 2010 107,263 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 103,882 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 98,886 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 95,770 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside headlight has no kick up

offside front tyre wearing on edges

red sticker on rear fog lamp

Pass 12 Apr 2006 92,252 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 92,252 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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F5 LTT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F5 LTT, 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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F5 LTT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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