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X399 OBA

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,787 mi
Last recorded178,787 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX399 OBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 178,787 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 178,464 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 178,395 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 92,076 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 102,287 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 76,347 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 76,286 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 76,151 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014
Pass 3 May 2013 89,633 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 3 May 2013 89,633 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 4 May 2012 87,343 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 87,343 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 84,245 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 84,245 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 76,708 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 67,239 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 67,237 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,323 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 58,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 47,484 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 47,484 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre slightly brushes coil spring when on full lefthand lock & compressed

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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X399 OBA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X399 OBA, 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 X399 OBA registered?

X399 OBA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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