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X216 PES

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

89,852 mi
Last recorded89,852 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX216 PES
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 89,852 miles

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2025 88,489 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 86,944 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but not holed

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not holed

Pass 9 Jan 2023 85,059 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 82,502 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 79,568 miles

Emissions only just met

Pass 6 Jan 2020 76,437 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 73,271 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 73,271 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 69,755 miles

oil leaks

under covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2018 69,719 miles

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

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

oil leaks

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 65,204 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 62,320 miles

oil leaks

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 58,259 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear suspension arms & chassis areas rusty.

front brakes pads [inner] wearing low.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 53,792 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 51,297 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 51,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,646 miles

engine undertray fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 12 Jan 2012 48,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine undertray fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 21 Jan 2011 44,198 miles

front & rear tyres worn 2mm.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 40,018 miles

n/s & o/s/f [inner] front brakes discs worn.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 36,325 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 33,018 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 29,769 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 25,937 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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X216 PES is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X216 PES, 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 X216 PES registered?

X216 PES is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X216 PES safe to buy?

The MOT history for X216 PES shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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