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X443 BUX

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,960 mi
Last recorded43,960 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX443 BUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 43,960 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside and nearside front tyres slight perishing to walls

Pass 4 Mar 2025 43,757 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 43,531 miles

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both offside and nearside rear outer sill have slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to inspect full underside of vehicle to to covers fitted

various suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2023 43,315 miles

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 42,943 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2021 42,501 miles

both front suspension arms corroded

both rear suspension arms corroded

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 2 Mar 2020 42,086 miles

offside nearside front lower suspension arms corroded

offside nearside rear suspension arms corroded

rear brake pads getting low

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Pass 1 Mar 2019 41,596 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2018 40,506 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 39,677 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 39,526 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 39,525 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 39,264 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,687 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,292 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 37,524 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 34,792 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,170 miles

front and rear suspension arms very rusty

Pass 21 May 2008 30,742 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 28,941 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 26,838 miles

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

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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X443 BUX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X443 BUX, 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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X443 BUX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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