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X353 NBM

2000 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

76,034 mi
Last recorded76,034 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX353 NBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 76,034 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 71,530 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 66,997 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 66,997 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 62,500 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s sills corroded within 30cm of seatbelt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 62,500 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s sills corroded within 30cm of seatbelt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 58,396 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 53,918 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 49,514 miles

general corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2020 49,514 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2019 45,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 44,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 43,614 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 42,609 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 41,233 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 39,939 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,531 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,138 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,454 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,314 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 28,394 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 25,671 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 22,798 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 22,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 19,615 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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X353 NBM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X353 NBM, 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 X353 NBM registered?

X353 NBM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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