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X553 FGW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

41,729 mi
Last recorded41,729 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 FGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 41,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper both sides, (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 41,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing ball joint castle nut, (5.3.6 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper both sides, (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 41,574 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rea diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 39,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 34,722 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 34,719 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 34,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 33,777 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Section area (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 33,777 miles

Front Registration plate insecure And Number plate deteriorated (0.1 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Section area (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2020 32,459 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (Section) (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 32,446 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve after catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 31,305 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 27,014 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 24,475 miles

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Dec 2016 24,475 miles

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

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2015 24,420 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 24,420 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 23,871 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 23,406 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 22,408 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 21,825 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 20,896 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 19,916 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 17,898 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 16,333 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 15,257 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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X553 FGW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X553 FGW, 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 X553 FGW registered?

X553 FGW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 December 2000.

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The MOT history for X553 FGW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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