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X652 AUX

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,541 mi
Last recorded80,541 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX652 AUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 80,541 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 80,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 80,376 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits see ticket (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 80,001 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 80,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 79,222 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 79,184 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,916 miles

rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 78,574 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 78,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 76,249 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 73,197 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 73,188 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 68,942 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,620 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 62,950 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,311 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 58,311 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 51,013 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 43,123 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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X652 AUX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X652 AUX, 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 X652 AUX registered?

X652 AUX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 November 2000.

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