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X475 FGS

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,822 mi
Last recorded79,822 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX475 FGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 79,822 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 76,063 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroded / weak inner wheel arch

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

front / rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 69,591 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 69,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 67,091 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 62,781 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 60,194 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 55,715 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 49,934 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 45,041 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 39,213 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,200 miles

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

both rear tyres are slightly damaged on the inner sidewall.

Pass 5 Jul 2014 29,041 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 28,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2009 27,526 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres are starting to perish & crack in treads

Pass 28 May 2008 26,142 miles

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

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 May 2006 24,868 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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X475 FGS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 X475 FGS, 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 X475 FGS registered?

X475 FGS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X475 FGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X475 FGS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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