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2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,501 mi
Last recorded63,501 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 OBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 63,501 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 63,476 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 62,142 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 58,758 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 54,839 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 51,964 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 51,910 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 50,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 48,483 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 46,824 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 46,539 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 46,537 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 45,445 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 45,176 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 44,707 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 44,707 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 44,535 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Jun 2013 44,384 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 43,899 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 43,274 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 43,274 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2010 32,446 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 32,446 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2009 29,302 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 28,506 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 27,979 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 25,199 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 OBP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OBP, 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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X179 OBP is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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