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X844 GBO

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

93,284 mi
Last recorded93,284 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX844 GBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 93,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 93,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 91,822 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 91,099 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 88,016 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 85,928 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 85,278 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 85,270 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 82,902 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 80,834 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 80,833 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 80,049 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 80,049 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 77,993 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 77,993 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 76,637 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 69,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,705 miles

offside rear tyre on limit

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,696 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 50,696 miles

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

offside rear tyre on 2 mm

rear brake pipe at T junction

Pass 7 Oct 2010 44,695 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2 mm

Pass 7 Oct 2009 39,219 miles

rear steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,981 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,313 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 27,711 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 27,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 6 Oct 2005 24,822 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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X844 GBO 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 74.1%.

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 X844 GBO, 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 X844 GBO registered?

X844 GBO is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 2000.

Is X844 GBO safe to buy?

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