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X452 DDV

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

41,581 mi
Last recorded41,581 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX452 DDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 41,581 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight distortion and damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion commensurate with age of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 41,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight distortion and damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion commensurate with age of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 40,593 miles

Nearside 1x screen wash jet inop

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted & damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 39,561 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 39,553 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 38,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

clutch fluid level close to min

clutch slave cylinder damp

Fail 8 Jun 2023 38,582 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

clutch fluid level close to min

clutch slave cylinder damp

Pass 7 Jun 2022 37,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Jun 2022 37,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jun 2021 36,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 36,464 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sun visor loose

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 35,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front road wheel outer rim slight damage

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 9 May 2019 34,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 34,559 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 33,542 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

only one N/S screen wash jet working

rear of N/S sill corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 32,687 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged OUTER RIM (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL CUT

Nearside Front WIPER BLADE SMEARS SCREEN

Fail 10 May 2017 32,679 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged OUTER RIM (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL CUT

Nearside Front WIPER BLADE SMEARS SCREEN

Pass 21 Dec 2015 31,246 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 31,245 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 30,126 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 30,123 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 29,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2012 28,273 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 28,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall no cords showing

Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,200 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 26,171 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 26,171 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 23,155 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,398 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 19,350 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 17,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Tread on wear bars

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread on wear bars

Offside Front Tyre Tread on wear bars

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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X452 DDV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 X452 DDV, 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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X452 DDV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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