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X621 GBL

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

122,247 mi
Last recorded122,247 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX621 GBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 122,247 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 117,282 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 117,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 117,197 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 117,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jun 2023 107,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 105,755 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 99,463 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,450 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 99,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 99,055 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

front and rear suspension components rusty

Fail 8 Apr 2019 99,055 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

exhaust system rusty

front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2018 99,043 miles

front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2017 98,016 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 96,603 miles

Offside front brake slightly binding on

Oil leak

Slight corrosion in prescribed and non-prescribed areas

Fail 17 May 2016 96,603 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake slightly binding on

Oil leak

Slight corrosion in prescribed and non-prescribed areas

Pass 29 May 2015 96,161 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f/brake slightly binding

Fail 26 May 2015 96,161 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f/brake slightly binding

Pass 23 May 2014 95,494 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 95,493 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 94,896 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 92,483 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 91,824 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 91,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 84,255 miles

General rusting of under car.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 84,255 miles

General rusting of under car.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 75,359 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 75,359 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 64,931 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 60,145 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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X621 GBL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 X621 GBL, 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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X621 GBL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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