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X848 BFB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,688 mi
Last recorded86,688 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX848 BFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 86,688 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met.(16%) It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

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

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

all suspension components corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2021 85,375 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 85,375 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 84,199 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 84,192 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 84,192 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 82,710 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 81,598 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 81,598 miles

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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 79,893 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 79,863 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear earth terminal broken

Pass 16 Dec 2014 75,937 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 75,937 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 68,475 miles

UNDERBODY, STEERING COMPONENTS, EXHAUST RUSTING. OS AND NS FRONT CHASSIS SLIGHT COROSION, REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT RUSTING

Pass 5 Jan 2013 63,512 miles

UNDERBODY AND CHASSIS STARTING TO RUST, SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING

Pass 5 Jan 2012 57,328 miles

NS FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND CRACKING TO SIDE WALL

Pass 7 Jan 2011 52,081 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 52,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 46,373 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 46,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,140 miles

Offside front tyre starting to show signs of cracking on outer edge!

Rear brake pads getting low!

Pass 15 Nov 2007 34,252 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 28,252 miles

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 24 Nov 2005 21,121 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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X848 BFB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 X848 BFB, 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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X848 BFB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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