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X753 UBW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,554 mi
Last recorded72,554 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX753 UBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 72,554 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 72,448 miles

Exhaust system coroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various areas of corrosion to front suspension components

Various areas of corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 2 Oct 2023 72,340 miles

General corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail near sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Fail 29 Sep 2023 72,340 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

General corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail near sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 10 Oct 2022 72,234 miles

general corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 30 Sep 2021 72,176 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S/F brakes not as efficient (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Various steering & suspension components, including sub-frames, have substantial surface corrosion.

Fail 30 Sep 2021 72,176 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S/F brakes not as efficient (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Various steering & suspension components, including sub-frames, have substantial surface corrosion.

Pass 28 Sep 2020 72,039 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2019 71,554 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at top in cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at top in cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 70,826 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 70,820 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill has a hole caused by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill has a hole caused by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 70,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front brakes binding slightly

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 69,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 69,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 68,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 67,500 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 67,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,781 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 65,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 60,048 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,186 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 46,523 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 46,523 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

nearside front inner brake pad wearing thin (advise replacement)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,782 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 35,730 miles

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

non standard fuel filler cap fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Sep 2005 24,845 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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X753 UBW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X753 UBW, 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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X753 UBW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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