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X128 PAG

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,893 mi
Last recorded62,893 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX128 PAG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 62,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 62,893 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 62,861 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and worn from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body rusty and corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2022 62,713 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

all steering and suspension components have corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2021 62,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill weak

Offside Rear outer sill weak

Pass 16 Jul 2019 61,601 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 60,380 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 57,775 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,322 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 54,322 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2014 50,109 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2014 50,109 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 50,021 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

fault dash board lights

Pass 9 May 2013 46,137 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,261 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,003 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 39,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Apr 2010 35,463 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 35,165 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 34,806 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,305 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 33,980 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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X128 PAG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X128 PAG, 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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X128 PAG is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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