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X49 SCC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

67,341 mi
Last recorded67,341 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX49 SCC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 67,341 miles

Metal brake pipes / Ferrules have areas of slight surface corrosion

This vehicles underside has areas of corrosion to body and sub frames

Fail 17 Apr 2026 67,314 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both Front tyres have minor cracks

Metal brake pipes / Ferrules have areas of slight surface corrosion

This vehicles underside has areas of corrosion to body and sub frames

Pass 19 May 2023 67,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe corrosion

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear subframe corrosion

floor pan subframe corrosion

Fail 4 May 2023 67,256 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe corrosion

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear subframe corrosion

floor pan subframe corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2020 67,207 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 65,326 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion - suspension - rear inner sills - front chassis in wings - off side rear sill - dampness near side front

off side front tyre edge wear

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 65,323 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion - suspension - rear inner sills - front chassis in wings - off side rear sill - dampness near side front

off side front tyre edge wear

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

Pass 4 May 2017 61,274 miles

number plates .window , hood

Fail 3 May 2017 61,274 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2016 58,951 miles

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

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

corrosion - suspension - springs - anti roll bars - front chassis inner wings - chassis floor areas

oil low

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

Fail 23 May 2016 58,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam can not check aim (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill marked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion - suspension - springs - anti roll bars - front chassis inner wings - chassis floor areas

oil low

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 55,632 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion over front and rear suspension - chassis legs - floor areas

off side inner sill corrosion

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 55,609 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion over front and rear suspension - chassis legs - floor areas

off side inner sill corrosion

oil down

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 53,468 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 53,462 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 51,788 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion - floor and chassis areas - near side and off side inner arch areas - front and rear suspension and anti roll bars

exhaust corrosion

rear tyres heavy cracking suggest replacement

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

Fail 22 May 2013 51,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion - floor and chassis areas - near side and off side inner arch areas - front and rear suspension and anti roll bars

exhaust corrosion

rear tyres heavy cracking suggest replacement

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 50,222 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corrosion

off side front chassis leg in inner wing corrosion

rear tyres cracks

suspension corrosion

Pass 7 May 2010 46,699 miles

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

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

all tyres cracks - front poor

exhaust corrosion

front number plate discolour

near side front power steering pipes corrosion suggest check dampness

off side front chassis corrosion

rear anti roll bar corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,448 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres slightly perrished

Pass 7 Apr 2008 41,008 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall cracked

o/s/f tyre wall cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2007 37,372 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 34,177 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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X49 SCC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 X49 SCC, 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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X49 SCC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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