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X215 FCB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

114,335 mi
Last recorded114,335 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX215 FCB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 114,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various steel (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 114,297 miles

Emissions unable to be completed co% very high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various steel (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 111,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 111,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Top bolts behind headrest loose (7.1.2 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 109,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 106,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 105,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 104,418 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 104,418 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 101,470 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 101,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick +binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 98,504 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 95,090 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 90,504 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 90,435 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2015 86,489 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 86,476 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 86,476 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 79,128 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 79,128 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 68,333 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 68,309 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 64,629 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 64,629 miles

Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2007 57,313 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 49,293 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 49,293 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front and rear sub-frames surface corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2005 45,301 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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X215 FCB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 X215 FCB, 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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X215 FCB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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