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X188 PBW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,715 mi
Last recorded82,715 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX188 PBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 82,715 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 80,927 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2022 79,851 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking also 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 77,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 77,449 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 76,308 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 76,302 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 76,114 miles

engine pans

Fail 17 Feb 2018 76,110 miles

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

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

engine pans

Pass 5 Aug 2016 74,442 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sills starting to corrode (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 13 Aug 2015 70,392 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 66,450 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,628 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 53,967 miles

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)

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

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2012 53,966 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2011 50,632 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 50,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 46,830 miles

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,288 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 40,701 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,708 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 36,450 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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X188 PBW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X188 PBW, 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 X188 PBW registered?

X188 PBW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X188 PBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X188 PBW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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