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X382 FGF

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,762 mi
Last recorded45,762 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

RegistrationX382 FGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 45,762 miles

BODY SILL COVERS FITTED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front BOTH CHASSIS RAILS UNDERSEALED

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 45,762 miles

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

BODY SILL COVERS FITTED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front BOTH CHASSIS RAILS UNDERSEALED

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 45,520 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 45,498 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 45,315 miles

Nearside Front chassis rail rusty but not holed.

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 45,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 45,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 45,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 43,709 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs, front sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 40,033 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 36,228 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 35,454 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 33,730 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 33,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 31,638 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 30,132 miles

Extensive surface corrosion over front and rear brake and suspension components

N/S/R brake pipe corroded

N/S/R tyre inner sidewall starting to split 195/50/15

Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,038 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 30,038 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)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 29,531 miles

engine management light does not function

Pass 15 Jul 2011 28,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

n/s/f tyre wall deterorating (CRACKS)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 26,768 miles

Nearside rear slight damage

Rear brake pads worn down about half way

Fail 16 Jul 2010 26,768 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside rear slight damage

Rear brake pads worn down about half way

Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,165 miles

Front number plate damage

Nearside body damage

Pass 7 Aug 2008 25,088 miles

Front number plate slight damage

Offside body damage

Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,700 miles

Brake disc slight corroded

Hand brake slightly up high

Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,073 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 19,244 miles

front brake pads are 1/2 worn

front registration plate condition & security very poor

o/s/f outer tyre wall is cut

Fail 6 Sep 2005 19,244 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads 1/2 worn

front registration plate condition & security very poor

o/s/f outer tyre wall is cut

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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X382 FGF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X382 FGF, 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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X382 FGF is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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