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X274 JBM

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,213 mi
Last recorded88,213 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX274 JBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 88,213 miles

All underside of vehicle corroding but not excessive (including body, frame, all suspension components & steering components, front and rear subframes)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 87,415 miles

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

exhaust from front to rear corroding

front sub-frame, steering and suspension components corroding but not seriously weakened

rear subframe and suspension components corroding but not seriously weakened

Fail 30 Oct 2024 87,415 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust from front to rear corroding

front sub-frame, steering and suspension components corroding but not seriously weakened

rear subframe and suspension components corroding but not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Nov 2022 86,500 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion from front to rear

whole of exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 85,547 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front and rear suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2021 85,520 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 85,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

light corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 29 Aug 2018 85,298 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 81,527 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 75,383 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 69,554 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 62,317 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 56,120 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,274 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,867 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,043 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,703 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,949 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 37,153 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 34,073 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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X274 JBM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X274 JBM, 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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X274 JBM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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