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X57 ABR

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,038 mi
Last recorded99,038 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX57 ABR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 99,038 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate catching

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Jul 2025 97,611 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 97,568 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 95,405 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 86,538 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Perished (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and puntured (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Perished (2.7.4)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 86,538 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Adrift (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Perished (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and puntured (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Perished (2.7.4)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 80,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,035 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 75,892 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 72,366 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 70,650 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,902 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,874 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 58,888 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit. (195/50vr15)

underbody requires waxoiling

Fail 31 Mar 2008 53,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,659 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 49,410 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 37,145 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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X57 ABR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X57 ABR, 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 X57 ABR registered?

X57 ABR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X57 ABR safe to buy?

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