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X426 FDU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,617 mi
Last recorded92,617 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX426 FDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 92,617 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 90,406 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 87,516 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 84,124 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 84,122 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 81,720 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 81,720 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 79,025 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 75,617 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 72,563 miles

fule pipe crushed and dent in floor and chassis

nsr osr brake disk rusty and slight grooving on disk

plastic engine cover and sill covers fitted to vehical

Pass 23 Sep 2016 65,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 65,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S and O/S (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 62,004 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 59,323 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 57,983 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 55,079 miles

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

brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,204 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 43,334 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,953 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,878 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,523 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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X426 FDU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X426 FDU, 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 X426 FDU registered?

X426 FDU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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