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X527 PEW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

124,741 mi
Last recorded124,741 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX527 PEW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 124,741 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 117,823 miles

Rear Reverse light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2023 111,619 miles

All steering joint rubbers perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all anti roll bar ball joint covers perished

Fail 11 Oct 2023 111,576 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

All steering joint rubbers perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all anti roll bar ball joint covers perished

Pass 14 Oct 2022 107,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 102,918 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 94,386 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 88,442 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 85,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,690 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 75,493 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 71,676 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 67,717 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,230 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,592 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 58,763 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 56,361 miles

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

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

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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X527 PEW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc 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 X527 PEW, 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 X527 PEW registered?

X527 PEW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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