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X286 PPU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,205 mi
Last recorded72,205 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX286 PPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 72,205 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 70,740 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 69,597 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 68,665 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 67,558 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 65,991 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 64,876 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 63,010 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 59,207 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges 205/40/17

high handbrake travel

slight blow on exhaust joints & catalyst lazy operation

under trays fitted

wet test !!!

Fail 9 Mar 2018 59,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall 205/40/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges 205/40/17

high handbrake travel

slight blow on exhaust joints & catalyst lazy operation

under trays fitted

wet test !!!

Pass 3 Apr 2017 57,262 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 54,073 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2016 54,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam goes out when full beam switched on (1.7.5c)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,632 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear anti roll barr links have slight play

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 53,324 miles

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

slight blow on centre exhaust

Fail 30 May 2014 53,323 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

slight blow on centre exhaust

Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,578 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

warning lamp indicates an srs airbag fault

Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,223 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,537 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 44,517 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,597 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,894 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,216 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,680 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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X286 PPU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X286 PPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X286 PPU registered?

X286 PPU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2000.

Is X286 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X286 PPU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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