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X149 TBT

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

82,873 mi
Last recorded82,873 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX149 TBT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 82,873 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 81,596 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 80,374 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 78,306 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 77,431 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 74,625 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 72,592 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 72,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 71,032 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 68,429 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,785 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,677 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 59,691 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 57,168 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 55,108 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 51,372 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,265 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,429 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,857 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,459 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 41,085 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 33,735 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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X149 TBT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 X149 TBT, 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 X149 TBT registered?

X149 TBT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X149 TBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X149 TBT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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