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X178 BAE

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,742 mi
Last recorded62,742 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX178 BAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 62,742 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 59,021 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 52,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 47,142 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 39,422 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 31,415 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 31,319 miles

Front + rear underside suspension components corroded

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

Rattle from exhaust - possible baffles broken up inside

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 31,319 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front + rear underside suspension components corroded

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 30,951 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Underside suspension components corroded front + rear

Pass 8 Mar 2017 30,694 miles

Front suspension components very corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R coil spring corroded.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg viewed from inside wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust joint very corroded.

Rear suspension components very corroded.

Fail 22 Feb 2017 30,692 miles

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

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

Front suspension components very corroded.

Nearside Rear Outer sill very corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R coil spring corroded.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg viewed from inside wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust joint very corroded.

Rear suspension components very corroded.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 30,447 miles

Front wipers in poor condition

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2015 29,767 miles

Sills corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2014 27,504 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 27,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 26,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Feb 2012 24,731 miles

handbrake travels high

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 22,862 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 20,578 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,119 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,094 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 17,330 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 17,330 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 16,169 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing outer edges

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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X178 BAE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X178 BAE, 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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X178 BAE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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