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X292 FGK

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

93,123 mi
Last recorded93,123 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX292 FGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2025 93,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 90,483 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All, inner pads look low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Foggy lens (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion underside, suspension, brake pipes

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills repaired covered and [painted (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes front and rear perishing no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 88,424 miles

General corrosion to suspension, underbody, exhaust and brake pipes

Rear brake discs corroded on faces

Pass 29 Jul 2022 86,039 miles

Corrosion to suspension, subframes, coil springs and exhaust

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 84,083 miles

Corrosion to underbody and coil springs

Front no plate poor condition

N/s headlight lense poor

Pass 30 Jul 2020 81,804 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2020 81,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between centre and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 80,525 miles

Corrosion to underbody, suspension and brake pipes

Exhaust system heavily corroded and blowing

Fail 22 Jul 2019 80,525 miles

Corrosion to underbody, suspension and brake pipes

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

Exhaust system heavily corroded and blowing

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 78,258 miles

General underbody corrosion including suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Fail 19 Jul 2018 78,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

General underbody corrosion including suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 72,995 miles

Front tyres perishing

General underbody corrosion

O/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge and cracking 195/50/15

Wipers smear screen

Fail 19 Jul 2017 72,995 miles

Front tyres perishing

General underbody corrosion

O/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge and cracking 195/50/15

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Wipers smear screen

Pass 18 Jul 2016 66,235 miles

Nearside Front chassis under inner wing

Offside Front chassis under inner wing

Fail 18 Jul 2016 66,235 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front chassis under inner wing

Offside Front chassis under inner wing

Pass 1 Jul 2015 60,812 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jun 2015 60,812 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 May 2014 57,387 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 57,387 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 55,360 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 55,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,926 miles

Both rear tyres perished in tread area

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 47,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight corrosion to o/s/r of sill

Fail 20 Jul 2010 47,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight corrosion to o/s/r of sill

Pass 18 May 2008 44,836 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 41,555 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 37,931 miles

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

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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X292 FGK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 X292 FGK, 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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X292 FGK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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