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X187 BAE

2000 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

70,522 mi
Last recorded70,522 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX187 BAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 70,522 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 69,073 miles

Front and rear suspension corroding

Headlamps fading

Pass 29 Sep 2022 68,107 miles

Front and rear suspension corroding

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 68,107 miles

Front and rear suspension corroding

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 67,244 miles

Steering rack slight play

Underside of vehicle corroding

Front inner wing chassis corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2020 66,367 miles

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

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

Rear suspension corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2019 66,071 miles

Front headlamps fading

Fail 13 Sep 2019 66,070 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front headlamps fading

Pass 14 Sep 2018 65,520 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 64,223 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre perishing

Fail 13 Mar 2017 64,223 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2016 60,913 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 60,913 miles

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

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

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 19 Mar 2015 58,693 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 58,693 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 56,719 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 55,208 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 52,487 miles

exhaust rattling

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2012 52,487 miles

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

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

exhaust rattling

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,488 miles

All four brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Feb 2010 48,195 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,687 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted to vehicle

Fail 16 Feb 2009 44,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

aftermarket exhaust fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,456 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 36,310 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 36,069 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

handbrake lever nearing end of reserve travel recommend attention

Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,069 miles

handbrake lever nearing end of reserve travel recommend attention

Fail 14 Jul 2006 36,018 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 31,042 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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X187 BAE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 X187 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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X187 BAE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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