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X201 GAD

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

69,365 mi
Last recorded69,365 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX201 GAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 69,365 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 69,296 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 67,777 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 66,979 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 66,472 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 66,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 65,803 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 65,803 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 65,204 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 64,909 miles

Front Frame rusty

Nearside Rear Arch and sill corroded

Offside Rear Lower Arch and sill corroded

Rear Frame rusty

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 63,899 miles

Nearside Rear Arch and sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Wing starting to corrode

Offside Rear Arch and sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2018 63,899 miles

Nearside Rear Arch and sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing starting to corrode

Offside Rear Arch and sill showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 61,624 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 57,160 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 53,589 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 49,371 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 45,588 miles

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

all tyers have minor perishing.

Pass 17 Nov 2012 40,801 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 40,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 37,022 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,024 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 27,696 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 24,926 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 23,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 21,029 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 18,365 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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X201 GAD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X201 GAD, 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 X201 GAD registered?

X201 GAD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 November 2000.

Is X201 GAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X201 GAD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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