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X422 MAK

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

123,930 mi
Last recorded123,930 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX422 MAK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 123,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 113,075 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 110,284 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 110,284 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre box leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 108,629 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 108,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all suspension arms rusted

Pass 1 Jul 2020 107,058 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 107,032 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor to outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 104,431 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 101,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 98,706 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 98,701 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 96,520 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 96,459 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 93,051 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 92,982 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 92,033 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 90,833 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 90,051 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 87,759 miles

corrosion to all underbody areas,including brake hose ferrules and subframes

exhaust corroded

light perishing to mall tyre side walls

power steering rack damp

slight grabbing from nearside front brake on roller test

Fail 22 Sep 2011 87,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion to all suspension components

corrosion to under body

cracking to all tyre walls

light corrosion to exhaust system

light corrosion to longcentre brake pipe

Pass 29 Sep 2010 85,683 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to all suspension components

light corrosion to power steering pipes

slight cracking to all tyre walls

Fail 29 Sep 2010 85,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to all suspension components

light corrosion to power steering pipes

slight cracking to all tyre walls

Pass 5 Oct 2009 83,261 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 83,135 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 79,996 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel

o/s/f chassis corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2008 79,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel

o/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2007 70,487 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 70,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 59,508 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 59,089 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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X422 MAK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 X422 MAK, 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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X422 MAK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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