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X363 VAO

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,277 mi
Last recorded54,277 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX363 VAO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 54,277 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 53,431 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 52,682 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 51,922 miles

Offside Rear slight corrosion to outer sill

Pass 31 May 2022 51,351 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 50,594 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 50,549 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 49,659 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 49,646 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 48,674 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 47,575 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,010 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 44,699 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 43,687 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,086 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 41,214 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,082 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 37,988 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 37,988 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,045 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 32,823 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 32,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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X363 VAO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 X363 VAO, 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 X363 VAO registered?

X363 VAO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X363 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X363 VAO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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