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X366 MBE

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,114 mi
Last recorded125,114 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX366 MBE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 125,114 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 124,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 124,966 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 123,240 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 116,949 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 116,949 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 109,087 miles

Nearside Front brake disc inner face rusty

Nearside Front inner wing under wheel arch slight corrosion

Nearside Front seatbelt fluffy on edges

Offside Front brake disc inner face rusty

Offside Front inner wing under wheel arch has slight corrosion

Offside Front seatbelt been trapped

Fail 22 Apr 2016 109,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc inner face rusty

Nearside Front inner wing under wheel arch slight corrosion

Nearside Front seatbelt fluffy on edges

Offside Front brake disc inner face rusty

Offside Front inner wing under wheel arch has slight corrosion

Offside Front seatbelt been trapped

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror hanger (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 105,111 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 101,869 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 93,868 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 93,868 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 86,158 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 86,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 77,557 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 69,438 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 61,363 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 61,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 60,242 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005
Fail 1 Dec 2005

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X366 MBE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X366 MBE, 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 X366 MBE registered?

X366 MBE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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