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X234 HDV

2000 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,027 mi
Last recorded113,027 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX234 HDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 113,027 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded but not holed at this stage

certain section of chassis corroded but not holed at this stage

offside inner sill corroded but not holed at this stage

Pass 6 Dec 2024 110,431 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 106,871 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 106,871 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST LEAK. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 104,562 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 104,555 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST LEAK. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 102,710 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 102,710 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST LEAK. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 99,964 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 99,963 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 97,808 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 97,808 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 95,700 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 94,974 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 91,570 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 91,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (CHASSIS) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (CHASSIS) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 87,771 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 87,771 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 83,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 83,024 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 75,441 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 75,441 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,004 miles

advise repairs to nearside and offside sills.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 74,004 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise repairs to nearside and offside sills.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,912 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 66,162 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 66,162 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 61,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 56,772 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 50,114 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 44,468 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 44,468 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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X234 HDV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X234 HDV, 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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X234 HDV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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