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X172 OJW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

34,890 mi
Last recorded34,890 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX172 OJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 34,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 34,887 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 34,726 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 34,473 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 34,324 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 34,002 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 33,707 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 33,274 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,699 miles

Offside Front Chassis leg has slight corrosion

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 31,922 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,336 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,686 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,517 miles

nsf tyre slightly cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2013 25,806 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,349 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 24,349 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,981 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,438 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 20,438 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,594 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 17,932 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,546 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 14,805 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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X172 OJW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 X172 OJW, 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 X172 OJW registered?

X172 OJW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is X172 OJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X172 OJW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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