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X428 VCA

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,777 mi
Last recorded52,777 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX428 VCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 52,777 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 52,777 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 46,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2025 46,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2023 46,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 46,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 46,122 miles

Front number delaminating

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,945 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 45,945 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 45,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 45,467 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 44,476 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 44,474 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 43,842 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 43,012 miles

Emissions only just met (CAT)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,375 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 41,299 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 40,664 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,710 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 38,780 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 37,527 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,995 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,386 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 35,627 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 34,529 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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X428 VCA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X428 VCA, 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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X428 VCA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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