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X402 PBW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

112,187 mi
Last recorded112,187 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX402 PBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 112,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlight dim

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 102,741 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 102,650 miles

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake slightly binding on.

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

Pass 31 May 2019 101,018 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 99,176 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 99,135 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis inside arch and under from subframe extending forward (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under chassis from subframe extending forward (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2017 97,775 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 96,784 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 87,564 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 86,261 miles

advise front shockabsorber lower bushes perished

advise front wishbone inner bushes perished

Fail 17 Sep 2014 86,261 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise front shockabsorber lower bushes perished

advise front wishbone inner bushes perished

Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,852 miles

Nearside front chassis leg corroding

Nearside outer sill corroding

Fail 13 Sep 2013 83,852 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front chassis leg corroding

Nearside outer sill corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2012 80,800 miles

Both front chassis legs corroding

Both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2011 77,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 77,295 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 73,725 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 68,320 miles

Advise: corrosion starting at rear end of Offside sill

Advise:: 1 litre engine oil added

Pass 26 Sep 2008 63,031 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 58,932 miles

1. Front brake padds wearing low. (approx 3000 miles wear left. † †2. Both front tyres perishing & cracking. † †3. Slight corrosion on off-side outer sill. † †4. Front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 53,710 miles

Front brake pads appear low.

Fail 27 Sep 2005 46,319 miles

Cut across tread of nearside rear tyre.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil level very low. Added two litres to reach min mark.

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 46,319 miles

Cut across tread of nearside rear tyre.

Oil level very low. Added two litres to reach min mark.

Rear brake pads low.

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 PBW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X402 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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What year was X402 PBW registered?

X402 PBW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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