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X654 XCA

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,220 mi
Last recorded101,220 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX654 XCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 101,220 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear , both covered with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 101,073 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 100,233 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel is not free rotating like the offside rear ,brake is not binding just dragging when rotating - requires attention (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread outer edge /shoulder many minor cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread outer edge /shoulder many minor cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 100,233 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel is not free rotating like the offside rear ,brake is not binding just dragging when rotating - requires attention (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread outer edge /shoulder many minor cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread outer edge /shoulder many minor cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 100,233 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe attached to rack is leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel is not free rotating like the offside rear ,brake is not binding just dragging when rotating - requires attention (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread outer edge /shoulder many minor cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread outer edge /shoulder many minor cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 99,657 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 99,073 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 98,262 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area ,within test limits (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 97,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded under bonnet ,from the steering rack (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 96,095 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 96,092 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 94,260 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 94,249 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 90,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front chassis starting to corrode

Fail 1 Sep 2009 86,942 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 86,942 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 75,910 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 75,910 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 65,783 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 65,783 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 56,164 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 XCA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc 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 X654 XCA, 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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X654 XCA is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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