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X877 PBJ

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

92,707 mi
Last recorded92,707 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX877 PBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 92,707 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 91,306 miles

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 20 Aug 2022 78,942 miles

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Fail 18 Aug 2022 78,942 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Fail 13 Jul 2022 78,923 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

most under side suspension parts corroding

slight exhaust blow

Pass 22 Jul 2021 70,174 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 70,173 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 70,094 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under-seal and covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 70,093 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both rear inner arch’s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both rear inner sills several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 66,501 miles

corrosion on various suspension components

corrosion under vehicle in various places

Pass 7 Jun 2018 63,872 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 63,869 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 62,864 miles

All road Tyre's perished

Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,151 miles

all tyre's perished

Pass 22 Jun 2015 59,103 miles

Both front tyre's perished

Fail 19 Jun 2015 59,070 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyre's perished

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,994 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,965 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 58,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,670 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 55,645 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 52,100 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 52,087 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 48,388 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 41,150 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 37,589 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 33,544 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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X877 PBJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 X877 PBJ, 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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What year was X877 PBJ registered?

X877 PBJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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