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X288 RBD

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,270 mi
Last recorded100,270 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 RBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 100,270 miles

Vehicle underbody covered in underseal

Pass 6 Apr 2023 100,143 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 100,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 99,956 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 99,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2020 98,620 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 96,738 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 93,279 miles

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 16 Oct 2018 93,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 23 Oct 2017 91,408 miles

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle to n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 91,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shap (4.1.D.1b)

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle to n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 89,658 miles

vehicles clutch in poor condition

Fail 20 Oct 2016 89,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

vehicles clutch in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2015 84,716 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 80,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 80,363 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 77,432 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall/ not revealing cords

Pass 6 Sep 2012 75,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 73,526 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 73,177 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 70,076 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 66,843 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 61,490 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 61,490 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 52,820 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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X288 RBD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X288 RBD, 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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X288 RBD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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