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X654 OPU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,065 mi
Last recorded74,065 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX654 OPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 74,065 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 73,235 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 72,499 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 71,689 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 70,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2021 69,861 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 69,212 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,378 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,313 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED.

Pass 26 Apr 2017 66,852 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 65,863 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 65,249 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,075 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,471 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,252 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,989 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 58,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise engine water low

Pass 14 May 2009 49,456 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,244 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 36,899 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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X654 OPU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X654 OPU, 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 X654 OPU registered?

X654 OPU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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