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X294 PPU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

41,341 mi
Last recorded41,341 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX294 PPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 41,341 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 41,302 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 41,190 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded / mounting flange corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 41,071 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 40,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 40,723 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 40,615 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 40,356 miles

Rear Lower slight corrosion to front of wheel arches/sill

Pass 5 Jul 2017 39,429 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 39,401 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill near wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill near wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 39,301 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 39,136 miles

exhaust co% fast idle only just met

Fail 13 Dec 2014 39,136 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

emissions co% fast idle only just met

Pass 25 Nov 2013 38,897 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 38,699 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 38,509 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

emissions top end of legal limit

Fail 26 Nov 2011 38,461 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 38,282 miles

emissions top end of legal limit

Pass 2 Dec 2009 37,866 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 34,108 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 31,359 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 28,842 miles

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

co close to max limit fast and idle

Pass 23 Dec 2005 26,743 miles

co% close to max limit fast and idle

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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X294 PPU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 X294 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.

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What year was X294 PPU registered?

X294 PPU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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