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X897 BEL

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,271 mi
Last recorded113,271 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 BEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 113,271 miles

Front wheels binding (front pads approx 3000 miles remaining

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Rear Brake pads approx 2000 miles remaining

baffle broken up inside exhaust

chassis generally corrodes (front chassis heavily)

exhaust leaking from back box

mid exhaust heavily corroded

nsr brake showing signs of previous bind

osr brake binding slightly

rear exhaust clamp broken ( exhaust fowling

various suspension bushes perished

Fail 20 Jan 2026 113,258 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nsr - osr (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front wheels binding (front pads approx 3000 miles remaining

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Rear Brake pads approx 2000 miles remaining

baffle broken up inside exhaust

chassis generally corrodes (front chassis heavily)

exhaust leaking from back box

mid exhaust heavily corroded

nsr brake showing signs of previous bind

osr brake binding slightly

rear exhaust clamp broken ( exhaust fowling

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 10 Jul 2019 113,225 miles

Both front chassis legs corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake pads have 3000-4000 miles remaining approximately.

Front discs corroded.

Headlights clouded.

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

Rear brake pads have 1500-2000 miles remaining approximately.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 110,455 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe becoming corroded

both front chassis legs corroded

both front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 9 Aug 2018 110,454 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pipe becoming corroded

both front chassis legs corroded

both front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2017 106,010 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

front brake discs becoming corroded

mid and rear exhaust becoming corroded

o.s rear brake caliper slightly damp

rear 3 way union to n.s rear brake hose,brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 101,901 miles

front brake pads low

mid exhaust fowling chassis slightly

n.s front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2015 97,371 miles

mid exhaust becoming cracked and has slight blow were rear of pipe joins box

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure

Fail 20 Aug 2014 94,995 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 94,995 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 94,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 92,267 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 85,189 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 83,503 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 75,712 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 75,610 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 62,362 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 49,571 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 38,660 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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X897 BEL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 X897 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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What year was X897 BEL registered?

X897 BEL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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