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X881 ACH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

20,650 mi
Last recorded20,650 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX881 ACH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 20,650 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 20,570 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 20,424 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 19,464 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 18,364 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f disc (corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 18,098 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 18,098 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 17,423 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 16,837 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 16,477 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 16,309 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 16,026 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 16,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 15,699 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 15,376 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 14,946 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 14,728 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 14,721 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 14,497 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 13,971 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 13,497 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 12,804 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 11,838 miles

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)

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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X881 ACH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X881 ACH, 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 X881 ACH registered?

X881 ACH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X881 ACH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X881 ACH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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