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X46 EGM

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,840 mi
Last recorded137,840 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX46 EGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 137,840 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 137,427 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 135,819 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 135,131 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 134,034 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 134,109 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 132,223 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 129,133 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 127,501 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 126,183 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill corner (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill corner (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 123,090 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 121,733 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 120,793 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 117,780 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 111,576 miles

front tyres worn,all discs and pads wearing.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 99,312 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 87,515 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 87,515 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 69,475 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 50,713 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 47,418 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 47,418 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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X46 EGM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X46 EGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X46 EGM registered?

X46 EGM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X46 EGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X46 EGM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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