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X112 ERW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

88,689 mi
Last recorded88,689 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX112 ERW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 88,689 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 21 Aug 2025 88,106 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower and offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod ends/rack arms corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 88,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower and offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod ends/rack arms corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 87,159 miles

Both sills corroded

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 86,428 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 86,421 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 84,767 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 83,067 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 82,162 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 81,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 80,505 miles

corrosion to nearside rear of vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2017 78,587 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 78,580 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 76,118 miles

corrision o/s/f inner panel

Fail 4 Aug 2016 76,118 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

corrision o/s/f inner panel

Pass 31 Jul 2015 73,747 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 72,397 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 70,678 miles

Nearside front tyre close and perrished

Pass 7 Aug 2012 68,184 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 68,184 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,547 miles

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

cracks in tread on off side front tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2010 63,348 miles

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

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

cracks in tread on off side front tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2009 60,915 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,260 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 58,147 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 58,147 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs look poor advise replacement

Pass 15 Aug 2006 52,715 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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X112 ERW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X112 ERW, 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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X112 ERW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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