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X232 JAL

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

74,047 mi
Last recorded74,047 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX232 JAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 74,047 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 73,054 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 71,990 miles

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 2 Sep 2022 69,486 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 69,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 68,300 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 66,232 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 64,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 62,292 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 57,600 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,527 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,701 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,000 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 44,345 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 42,398 miles

near side sil corroded but not holed

Pass 12 Sep 2011 40,569 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,387 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,841 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,056 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,495 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,144 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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X232 JAL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 X232 JAL, 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 X232 JAL registered?

X232 JAL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X232 JAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X232 JAL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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