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X385 RDE

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,136 mi
Last recorded117,136 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX385 RDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 117,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel slightly high but not excessive

various front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

various front and rear underbody components slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 116,944 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various front and rear suspension components slighly corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2024 116,944 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various front and rear suspension components slighly corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 114,827 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 114,805 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S N/S FRONT/REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S N/S FRONT/REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE VEHICKLE BEEN WAXOILD

Pass 10 Apr 2019 114,791 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside vehicle heavy under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all brake pipes covered in under seal

all suspension covered in under seal

Fail 9 Apr 2019 114,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside vehicle heavy under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all brake pipes covered in under seal

all suspension covered in under seal

Pass 8 Apr 2017 114,767 miles

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

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

vehicle showing surface corrosion throught and front and rear suspensions

vehicle showing surface corrosion throught and front and rear suspensions

Fail 8 Apr 2017 114,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

vehicle showing surface corrosion throught and front and rear suspensions

vehicle showing surface corrosion throught and front and rear suspensions

Pass 4 Apr 2015 113,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 113,109 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise surface corrosion underbody

Pass 8 Sep 2008 111,571 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 108,324 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 98,798 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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X385 RDE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X385 RDE, 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 X385 RDE registered?

X385 RDE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is X385 RDE safe to buy?

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