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X72 JDV

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,973 mi
Last recorded102,973 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 JDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 102,973 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

SILLS CORRODED AND DAMAGED

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Fail 16 Jun 2026 102,973 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

SILLS CORRODED AND DAMAGED

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Fail 29 May 2026 102,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2025 93,223 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 91,365 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 91,365 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 91,043 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 91,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 90,424 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 90,424 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 89,589 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 82,459 miles

tyres stretched

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front floor and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 72,502 miles

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

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

tyres stretched

Fail 24 Jan 2018 72,501 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

tyres stretched

Pass 9 Dec 2016 61,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.2.6)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 61,638 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.2.6)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 61,629 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak slight

corrosion to nearside rear sill area

Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake supply pipe-slightly corroded.

slight bind-nearside front brake.

Fail 20 Oct 2015 60,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake supply pipe-slightly corroded.

slight bind-nearside front brake.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 59,169 miles

nearside front slight bind

Pass 21 Oct 2013 57,201 miles

temp repair nearside rear light

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2013 57,201 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 55,985 miles

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

catalytic converter rattling

Fail 30 Oct 2012 55,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front number plate cracked

note engine was missfiring in 1 and 4 cylinders but cleared itself so was able to carry out emmissions test

Fail 23 Oct 2012 55,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front number plate cracked

note engine was missfiring in 1 and 4 cylinders but cleared itself so was able to carry out emmissions test

Pass 1 Nov 2011 54,472 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2010 50,645 miles

Front numberplate cracked

Front wiperblades smeering on screen

O/S wiperblade split

Pass 21 Oct 2009 46,348 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 35,944 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,477 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 28,514 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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X72 JDV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X72 JDV, 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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X72 JDV is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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