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X626 GBL

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,230 mi
Last recorded126,230 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX626 GBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 126,230 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 125,106 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 124,207 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 122,042 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 120,713 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 119,286 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 119,008 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where the pipe comes out of the splitter union on the offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 116,535 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 116,535 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 110,204 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 110,046 miles

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

Hand brake travel

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Under tray loose

Pass 22 Jun 2017 103,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low

Offside Rear Tyre geting low

Pass 4 Jun 2016 101,765 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 4 Jun 2016 101,765 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 94,498 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 87,147 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 79,661 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 69,460 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 61,998 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 54,258 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 47,778 miles

offside front tyre slight cracking

Pass 30 May 2008 43,766 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 40,104 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 36,384 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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X626 GBL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X626 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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What year was X626 GBL registered?

X626 GBL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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