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X563 SBW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

74,800 mi
Last recorded74,800 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX563 SBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 74,800 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under sides / suspension General corrosion.

Pass 27 Mar 2025 74,187 miles

General corrosion

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 74,187 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

General corrosion

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 73,624 miles

General Corrosion (power steering pipe slight corroded.)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 73,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 73,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 69,946 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 69,946 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 67,543 miles

rear outer sills rusty

slight blow center exhaust

Pass 6 Apr 2020 66,793 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 66,107 miles

outer sills and front inner wheel arches rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2019 66,107 miles

outer sills and front inner wheel arches rusty

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,696 miles

outer sills slightly rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2018 65,685 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

outer sills slightly rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,120 miles

osf inner wing rusty nsr steal pipes poor

Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,152 miles

OSF inner wing rusty

Slight blow centre exhaust

Suspension & steering rubbers perished

Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,853 miles

Advancing corrosion to o/s/f inner wing/chassis rain....Front discs pitted....Rear suspension componets corroded....Slight exhaust blow at middle section

Fail 11 Mar 2015 60,827 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 58,273 miles

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Brake Discs Rusted And Pitted

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake Pads Low

Rear Suspension Anti Roll Bar Rusted

Pass 26 Mar 2014 58,273 miles

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Brake Discs Rusted And Pitted

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Rear Brake Pads Low

Rear Suspension Anti Roll Bar Rusted

Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight accident damage to offside rear wing and bumper

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,210 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 55,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 52,686 miles

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

rear n/plate fading

Fail 7 Oct 2008 49,730 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

near side door damage

parking brake traval

rear brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust system corosion

side repeater some insecurity

some rear no.plate fade

wiper blades some insecurity

Pass 7 Oct 2008 49,730 miles

Oil leak

near side door damage

parking brake traval

rear brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust system corosion

side repeater some insecurity

some rear no.plate fade

wiper blades some insecurity

Pass 8 Oct 2007 44,124 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 38,951 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 38,951 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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X563 SBW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X563 SBW, 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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X563 SBW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 October 2000.

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