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X503 AGU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

39,264 mi
Last recorded39,264 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX503 AGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 39,264 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 39,231 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 38,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear assemblies (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 38,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear assemblies (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 38,074 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 37,840 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 37,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 36,739 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 35,083 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 34,306 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 17 Oct 2016 32,874 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 32,175 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2014 30,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front number plate damaged

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 5 Nov 2013 29,908 miles

small area of sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2012 28,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,211 miles

front brakes have a high imbalance but passed

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,301 miles

ofside front brake has slight drag

Pass 6 Nov 2009 26,411 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,159 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,361 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 20,824 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,824 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 17,968 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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X503 AGU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 X503 AGU, 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 X503 AGU registered?

X503 AGU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X503 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X503 AGU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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