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X414 PBW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

81,835 mi
Last recorded81,835 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX414 PBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 81,835 miles

Offside Outer sill has light surface rust,

light corrosion o/s floor but not load bearing.

Pass 18 Jan 2024 91,674 miles

o/s/f floor has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2022 81,720 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear Vehicle has been standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 81,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 81,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 81,431 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 81,261 miles

Front both headlights slightly faded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 81,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both headlights slightly faded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 80,442 miles

Front both front headlights slightly faded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

various suspension components deteriorating

Fail 8 Nov 2018 80,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both front headlights slightly faded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

various suspension components deteriorating

Pass 24 Nov 2017 80,015 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

various suspension components slightly corroding

Fail 23 Nov 2017 80,001 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

various suspension components slightly corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2016 79,188 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 77,073 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 77,073 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 73,788 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 72,400 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 70,454 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 70,443 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 65,941 miles

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

PETROL SYSTEM CLEANER ADDED

Fail 22 Jun 2011 65,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PETROL SYSTEM CLEANER ADDED

Pass 16 Jun 2010 58,847 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,944 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,674 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 39,567 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,774 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 29,474 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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X414 PBW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X414 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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X414 PBW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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