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X651 JCW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,816 mi
Last recorded109,816 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX651 JCW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 109,816 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 105,202 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 101,572 miles

front number plate deterated

front suspension rusty

n/s and o/s rear arches rusted

rear axle and suspension rusty

sun visior missing

Fail 24 May 2024 101,572 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front suspension rusty

n/s and o/s rear arches rusty

rear axle and suspension rusty

rear window tape repaired

sun visiors missing

Fail 16 May 2024 101,559 miles

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front suspension rusty

n/s and o/s rear arches rusty

rear axle and suspension rusty

rear window tape repaired

sun visiors missing

Pass 9 May 2023 97,760 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

n/s and o/s head lamps slightly misted

some corrosion in n/s and o/s rear arches

Pass 2 Jun 2022 95,721 miles

Rear rear sub frame corroded

all suspension components corroded

Fail 23 May 2022 95,713 miles

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

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

Rear rear sub frame corroded

all suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2021 93,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 21 Apr 2021 93,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where pipe goes into joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

suspension corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,471 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,623 miles

ALL suspension components slightly corroded

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

boht sides inner sills slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear chassis slightly corroded round spring mountings

Pass 30 Jun 2014 76,121 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 75,605 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 73,454 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 73,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 71,680 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 69,903 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,986 miles

General corrosion to all suspension components

Light corrosion to structure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Some corrosion to inner faces of rear discs

Pass 24 Sep 2008 60,703 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 56,993 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 54,671 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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X651 JCW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X651 JCW, 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 X651 JCW registered?

X651 JCW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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