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X174 OJW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,975 mi
Last recorded168,975 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX174 OJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 168,975 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 167,655 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 146,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

general corrosion to suspension and body components

Pass 17 Nov 2022 133,146 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to offside outer sill

Fail 17 Nov 2022 133,146 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 11 Oct 2021 123,166 miles

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Fail 11 Oct 2021 123,166 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

slight blow from center/rear exhaust

Pass 13 Oct 2020 115,646 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 112,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear slight corrosion

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 110,827 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 110,827 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front nearside front brake binding

front and rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 107,361 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 103,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 98,756 miles

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

under body slight corrosion.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 94,777 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion to front and rear subframes and front lower wishbones

Fail 15 Sep 2010 94,611 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

centre exhaust section loose

corrosion to front and rear subframes and front lower wishbones

Pass 12 Nov 2008 78,594 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 78,587 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 23 Nov 2007 66,624 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 66,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 6 Oct 2006 55,792 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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X174 OJW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X174 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 X174 OJW registered?

X174 OJW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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