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X418 LGC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,342 mi
Last recorded164,342 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX418 LGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 164,342 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 164,342 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 144,869 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 144,849 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 141,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on exhaust also deteriorating on rear silencer jiont (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/inner sills etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion and flaking on both front/rear subframes/suspension components etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

rear pads 75% worn

Pass 28 Oct 2021 140,632 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/inner sills etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion and flaking on both front/rear subframe/suspension components advise attention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 139,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear subframes and suspension components surface corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Close to limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 136,400 miles

Central Gearbox under shield corroded

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 136,400 miles

Central Gearbox under shield corroded

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 133,010 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 133,010 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 130,341 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 126,473 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 123,102 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wall slightly split

Pass 6 Nov 2014 119,226 miles

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

centre and rear of exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2014 119,164 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

centre and rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2013 114,486 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 109,207 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 104,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 104,461 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 97,974 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 97,844 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 88,733 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 69,174 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 50,138 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 50,138 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,325 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 34,320 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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X418 LGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc 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 X418 LGC, 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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X418 LGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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