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X47 XAR

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

59,291 mi
Last recorded59,291 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX47 XAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 59,291 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 59,281 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 58,801 miles

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

Rear brake pads low

Fail 20 Feb 2025 58,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Mar 2024 58,296 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 58,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 57,456 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

headlights cloudy

Pass 25 Jan 2022 56,204 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 56,204 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 55,994 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 55,246 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 55,244 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 53,992 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 53,143 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 53,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 51,944 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 50,905 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked advised to be changed

Pass 29 Dec 2014 49,814 miles

all 4 tyres showing signs of cracks advised to be changed

Fail 29 Dec 2014 49,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all 4 tyres showing signs of cracks advised to be changed

Pass 7 Jan 2014 48,686 miles

nearside front tyres outerside damaged

offside front and offside rear tyres showing signs of cracks advised to be changed

Pass 18 Dec 2012 46,728 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 46,728 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 44,877 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 43,297 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 41,499 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 37,564 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 34,850 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 34,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 32,551 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 32,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 29,855 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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X47 XAR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 X47 XAR, 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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What year was X47 XAR registered?

X47 XAR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X47 XAR safe to buy?

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