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X56 EGM

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,038 mi
Last recorded94,038 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX56 EGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 94,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 91,172 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 91,151 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 89,816 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 89,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 88,030 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis rails under anti-rollbar mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 88,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis rails under anti-rollbar mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 83,775 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 71,365 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 62,766 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 62,764 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 54,821 miles

Offside sill panel corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 52,192 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 52,001 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jun 2014 50,641 miles

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre valves starting to perish

Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,411 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 50,240 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,040 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 50,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 49,644 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,968 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 45,629 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

general corrosion evident

handbrake travel high

Pass 30 May 2008 41,889 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,396 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 32,951 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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X56 EGM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X56 EGM, 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 X56 EGM registered?

X56 EGM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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