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X552 AGU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

125,118 mi
Last recorded125,118 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX552 AGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 125,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 108,634 miles

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2023 90,967 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 72,531 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2021 65,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area's corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front & rear tyre worn low / worn shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 65,169 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area's corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front & rear tyre worn low / worn shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 64,421 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 57,563 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 53,705 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 53,487 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 48,459 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 43,852 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 33,240 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 33,240 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,317 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,410 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,218 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,991 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 27,234 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 24,282 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 20,867 miles

offside wiper blade split

wipers smeary

Pass 9 Sep 2006 17,524 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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X552 AGU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 X552 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 X552 AGU registered?

X552 AGU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X552 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X552 AGU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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