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X108 AGM

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

91,874 mi
Last recorded91,874 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX108 AGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 91,874 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 91,873 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine stopped running, broke down (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 May 2025 90,942 miles

suspension components rusty

Pass 16 May 2024 90,142 miles

under body and suspension rusty

Fail 15 May 2024 90,142 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

under body and suspension rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2023 89,694 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill has traces of body filler but seems solid under finger and thump pressure

all suspension components and subframes have surface rust

Fail 12 Apr 2023 89,694 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill has traces of body filler but seems solid under finger and thump pressure

all suspension components and subframes have surface rust

Pass 26 Aug 2021 89,195 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front chassis members, covered by under trays (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advance travel, parking brake lever

service brake perfomance 51%, mot pass mark 50%, recommend check

under trays fitted, limiting view

windscreen. minor chip

Fail 7 Aug 2021 89,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front chassis members, covered by under trays (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advance travel parking brake lever

under trays fitted, limiting view

windscreen, minor chips

Pass 22 May 2019 88,619 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 88,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 88,083 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s headlamp lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak minor

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

advance travel , handbrake lever

front under trays fitted, limiting view

Fail 26 Apr 2018 88,074 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s headlamp lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak minor

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

advance travel , handbrake lever

front under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 24 Mar 2017 87,441 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s headlamp lenses (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 87,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre, outer sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s headlamp lenses (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre, outer sill panel,, recommend check/attention (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front chassis members (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2016 84,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2016 84,205 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2015 79,100 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 79,101 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 76,735 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,854 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 72,854 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s n/s front tyre walls cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2012 62,415 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 62,415 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 50,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,445 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,881 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,561 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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X108 AGM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 X108 AGM, 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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X108 AGM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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