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X332 LGC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,915 mi
Last recorded104,915 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX332 LGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 104,915 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 104,906 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 103,605 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced through out body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 101,860 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 101,849 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength between front most upper arm mount and anti roll bar inner bushing mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 100,349 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 97,175 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 94,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.40mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 94,409 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.40mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 93,871 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 93,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion to Offside front floor to sill

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 91,172 miles

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

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

Front chassis corroding

Offside Outer sill corroding

Fail 30 Nov 2018 91,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front chassis corroding

Offside Outer sill corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2018 88,790 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 85,929 miles

all suspension steering and brake components corroded

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches / chassis corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2017 85,929 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all suspension steering and brake components corroded

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches / chassis corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2016 83,706 miles

EXHAUST JOINT CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR LOWER ARMS CORRODED

Pass 17 Jun 2015 80,345 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2014 77,855 miles

Oil leak

advarncing corrosion o/s/f chassis leg

rear exhaust corroded

surface corrosion front suspension

surface corrosion rear suspension

Pass 29 May 2013 74,557 miles

front pads worn rear disks poor underside rusty and poor

Pass 19 May 2012 70,769 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 May 2012 70,739 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 63,174 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 55,653 miles

adv light corrosion on under body

Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,979 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,163 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 43,149 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 33,820 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 33,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 23,211 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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X332 LGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X332 LGC, 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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X332 LGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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