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X383 PBW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,784 mi
Last recorded114,784 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX383 PBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 114,784 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 114,773 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 107,643 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 107,643 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 106,113 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 105,070 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 105,000 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 103,845 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear exhaust deterating

Pass 14 Aug 2020 103,105 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 102,528 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 101,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 101,266 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,631 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 99,750 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Aug 2014 97,385 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

wipers starting to split

Pass 14 Aug 2013 95,795 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 94,382 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 93,335 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 92,571 miles

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

n/s/r sill corroded not within perscibed areas

o/s/r sill corroded not within perscribed areas

Fail 17 Aug 2010 92,527 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s/r sill corroded not within perscibed areas

o/s/r sill corroded not within perscribed areas

Pass 24 Aug 2009 90,259 miles

rear registration plate getting deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2008 87,896 miles

slight corrosion on rear of offside outer sill

Pass 24 Aug 2007 76,623 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 67,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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X383 PBW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X383 PBW, 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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X383 PBW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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