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X555 JAR

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,276 mi
Last recorded38,276 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX555 JAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 38,276 miles

4 x tyre age 2013

Pass 29 Apr 2025 38,019 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 37,655 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 37,131 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 35,522 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 34,017 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 33,960 miles

NSR AND OSR OUTER SILLS HAVE HAD REPAIR PANALS FITTED AND SPOT WELDED OVER ORIGINAL SILLS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 32,727 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 32,727 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 30,473 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 27,792 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 22,544 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 22,544 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 20,607 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 20,607 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 18,418 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 15,914 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 12,726 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 10,457 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 8,195 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 7,522 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 7,017 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 6,459 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 6,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 5,960 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2006 5,650 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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X555 JAR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X555 JAR, 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 X555 JAR registered?

X555 JAR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 December 2000.

Is X555 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X555 JAR shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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