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X48 EGM

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

119,465 mi
Last recorded119,465 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX48 EGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 119,465 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

underbody of vehicle covered in heavy underseal

various suspension components covered in underseal and corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2025 118,611 miles

corrosion to all floor area

corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

Pass 11 Jan 2024 114,621 miles

advise corrosion to all floor areas

advise corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

advise nearside outer sill splitting and corroded borderline, secondry skin intact and secure .

Fail 11 Jan 2024 114,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

advise corrosion to all floor areas

advise corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

advise nearside outer sill splitting and corroded borderline, secondry skin intact and secure .

Pass 11 Jan 2023 113,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 112,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 109,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 103,579 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to chassis leg

Nearside Outer slight corrosion to sill

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front corrosion to chassis leg

Offside Outer slight corrosion to sill

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 101,090 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion to chassie leg

Nearside Outer slight corrosion to sill

Offside Front slight corrosion to chassie leg

Offside Outer slight corrosion to sill

Pass 16 Aug 2017 97,846 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassie leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassie leg (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 95,438 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 95,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 91,730 miles

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly but not showing on roller brake tester

Pass 20 Aug 2014 86,981 miles

both outer sills corroded

exhaust corroded

o/s/f chassie leg corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2013 81,058 miles

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

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both outer sills corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,058 miles

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

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer sills corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust corrosion

general corrosion to steering and suspension parts

Pass 26 Aug 2011 64,828 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear discs corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2011 64,828 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 53,876 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 53,875 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 53,518 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

off side front tyre outre wall kerbed and weakened

Pass 19 Jul 2008 52,387 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 48,466 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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X48 EGM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X48 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.

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X48 EGM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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