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X212 GBK

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,107 mi
Last recorded33,107 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX212 GBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 33,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody seal

Pass 12 Sep 2024 30,865 miles

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 30,863 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 30,441 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offsider and nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 29,869 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 28,841 miles

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

exhaust emissions close to limt

Pass 4 Dec 2017 27,520 miles

Both number plates in poor condition with delamination.

Exhaust emissions close to upper limit and Catalytic converter slow to start working.

Pass 29 Nov 2016 26,144 miles

Both number plates in poor condition.

Emissions took a long time to come within limits.

Front pads are getting low.

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Nearside front shock absorber is weeping oil.

Fail 29 Nov 2016 26,144 miles

Both number plates in poor condition.

Emissions took a long time to come within limits.

Front pads are getting low.

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Nearside front shock absorber is weeping oil.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sat Nav mount (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 24,565 miles

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

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 23,464 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 22,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 21,129 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear shock-absorbers weeping

Pass 4 Dec 2012 21,129 miles

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

rear shock-absorbers weeping

Pass 7 Dec 2011 19,879 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 19,868 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 18,805 miles

exhaust centre silencer baffles loose

surface rust building underbody

Pass 27 Nov 2009 17,255 miles

all four road tyres worn on edges & close to limit , advise replacements.....

Pass 27 Oct 2008 15,737 miles

all four tyres close to limit........

n/s/r shock absorber weeping....

rear number plate conaminated.....

wipers smear......

Pass 19 Oct 2007 12,058 miles

o/s/r inner tyre tread worn...

Pass 19 Oct 2006 11,215 miles

both rear shock absorbers weeping..

Pass 18 Oct 2005 10,207 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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X212 GBK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X212 GBK, 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 X212 GBK registered?

X212 GBK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X212 GBK safe to buy?

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