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X665 JCW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,837 mi
Last recorded89,837 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX665 JCW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 89,837 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 89,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 89,835 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aim to check (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aim to check (4.1.4 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected sticker (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm and damaged due to stretched tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f position light dim

Pass 9 Sep 2024 85,924 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering component modified, but not inappropriately wrong steering wheel and loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

both rear sills corroding

Fail 5 Sep 2024 85,921 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering component modified, but not inappropriately wrong steering wheel and loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

both rear sills corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2021 85,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg near anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 83,548 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 79,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 76,290 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 74,283 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2016 74,279 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 73,342 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,140 miles

Both rear brake discs very corroded.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 72,140 miles

Both rear brake discs very corroded.

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 70,174 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 70,170 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 62,182 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 55,497 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,698 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 46,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,671 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,250 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 27,819 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 27,819 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,114 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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X665 JCW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 X665 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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X665 JCW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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