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X402 BAH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,583 mi
Last recorded107,583 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX402 BAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 107,583 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 106,057 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 105,543 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 104,701 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 104,701 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 104,685 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 103,767 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 103,574 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 102,803 miles

suspension and exhaust components have corrosion but not excessive

Fail 6 Jun 2019 102,801 miles

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

suspension and exhaust components have corrosion but not excessive

Fail 30 May 2019 102,751 miles

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

all suspension components have corrosion but not excessive

Pass 30 May 2018 101,946 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 100,680 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2017 100,680 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2016 100,280 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 100,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 99,161 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 95,900 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 91,068 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 83,835 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 83,833 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 72,509 miles

vehicle only just met emission requirements

Pass 23 May 2010 65,786 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 60,093 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

long parking brake travel

Fail 23 May 2009 60,093 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

long parking brake travel

Pass 23 May 2008 54,494 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 44,666 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 33,862 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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X402 BAH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X402 BAH, 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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X402 BAH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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