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X893 BEL

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

66,541 mi
Last recorded66,541 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX893 BEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 66,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear general corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 18 Oct 2024 64,422 miles

general corrosion to rear suspension.

near side and off side head lamp covers aged.

Fail 14 Oct 2024 64,415 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits full bets test carried out. fail (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

general corrosion to rear suspension.

near side and off side head lamp covers aged.

Pass 13 Nov 2023 63,904 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 62,961 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 60,291 miles

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

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

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

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

slight bind at offside front wheel

Pass 11 Mar 2020 59,465 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 55,530 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 50,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 50,386 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 45,090 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 40,060 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,952 miles

front brake pads low/ close to limts.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,170 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 28,485 miles

nearside rear tyre has cuts on outer side wall and on 3mm

Fail 14 Mar 2013 28,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside rear tyre has cuts on outer side wall and on 3mm

Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,319 miles

front wipers slightly poor/worn.

had to give a good drive to get cat/hot enough to pass emissions test.

n/s/r tyre low on raised tread edges and cut, no cords showing, and perished.

slight seep at cat/ centre exhaust.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 25,205 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 25,205 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,953 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 22,952 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

nearside front tyre is cut on the outer wall

nearside rear inner wheel rim is slightly damaged

offside rear tyre inner wall is deteriorated and looks quite weak

slight leak from exhaust cat

Pass 14 Mar 2009 20,904 miles

slight exhaust leak at center silencer

Fail 14 Mar 2009 20,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,525 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 16,334 miles

dent in n/s/r inner wheel rim

front pads feel over half worn

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges and tyre wall

very slight exhaust blow from cat

Pass 18 Jan 2006 13,534 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 13,533 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

NS wiper ends split

Slight leak from catalstic converter

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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X893 BEL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc 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 X893 BEL, 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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X893 BEL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 2000.

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