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X638 GBL

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,932 mi
Last recorded71,932 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX638 GBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 71,932 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 71,717 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 71,450 miles

front and rear suspension arms rusting

Fail 4 Oct 2023 71,440 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension arms rusting

Pass 30 Sep 2022 71,143 miles

all suspension arms rusting . exhaust at joints rusting

nearside outer sill rusting

Fail 29 Sep 2022 71,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all suspension arms rusting . exhaust at joints rusting

nearside outer sill rusting

Pass 18 Sep 2021 70,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all suspension components rusting . nearside rear sill weak

Pass 9 Oct 2020 70,808 miles

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

all suspension arms rusting . rear brake pads getting low .

Pass 9 Sep 2019 70,558 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 70,557 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 69,386 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 68,006 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 66,779 miles

suspension parts rusting exhaust at joints rusting

Pass 3 Oct 2015 65,224 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 63,655 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 62,135 miles

all suspension parts starting to rust

Pass 6 Oct 2012 60,678 miles

both rear sills starting to rust

Pass 24 Sep 2011 58,873 miles

both outer sills at rear starting to rust

Pass 1 Oct 2010 57,221 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 54,103 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 51,526 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 44,692 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 44,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 33,227 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

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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X638 GBL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X638 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 X638 GBL registered?

X638 GBL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X638 GBL safe to buy?

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