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X179 GPX

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,791 mi
Last recorded117,791 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 GPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 117,791 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 115,352 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 112,139 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 108,703 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 104,888 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 100,530 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 95,774 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 91,758 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 87,534 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 82,969 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 79,341 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 75,920 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 70,224 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 70,224 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 64,386 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 60,699 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 57,373 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 53,932 miles

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 13 Aug 2009 53,909 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,469 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 44,837 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 8 Aug 2006 38,790 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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X179 GPX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X179 GPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X179 GPX registered?

X179 GPX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X179 GPX safe to buy?

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