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X742 EKR

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,078 mi
Last recorded49,078 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX742 EKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 49,078 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 48,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 48,242 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 48,235 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 47,775 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 47,404 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 47,077 miles

Suspension Surface Rust

Fail 9 Dec 2020 47,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Suspension Surface Rust

Pass 27 Nov 2019 46,839 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 46,702 miles

Underside Corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2018 46,693 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside Corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 46,520 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 45,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 43,275 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 42,114 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 18 Dec 2013 40,445 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 34,213 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 30,962 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 27,339 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 23,653 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 21,647 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 18,812 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 16,169 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 13,124 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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X742 EKR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X742 EKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X742 EKR registered?

X742 EKR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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