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X902 NOC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,474 mi
Last recorded150,474 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX902 NOC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 150,474 miles

Underside chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 147,152 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 147,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 139,899 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 126,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 120,329 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 120,327 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill weak

Pass 24 Oct 2018 119,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (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))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear floor corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2018 119,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear floor corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 110,252 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front chassis corroded inner wheel arches

Fail 18 Oct 2017 110,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

centre and rear exhaust joints corroded

front chassis corroded both inner arches

Fail 18 Oct 2017 110,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

centre and rear exhaust joints corroded

front chassis corroded both inner arches

Pass 26 Oct 2016 97,422 miles

Front pads low

Pass 8 Dec 2015 85,597 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 85,597 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 68,258 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade smeary

Fail 9 Dec 2014 68,258 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade smeary

Pass 22 Nov 2013 54,332 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 54,162 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 52,217 miles

1. both rear outer sills corroding.2.front to rear brake pipe corroding.3.both rears andf o/s/f brakes binding.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 52,217 miles

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

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

1. both rear outer sills corroding.2.front to rear brake pipe corroding.3.both rears andf o/s/f brakes binding.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 50,064 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 48,146 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 45,781 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2007 43,809 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 38,470 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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X902 NOC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X902 NOC, 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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X902 NOC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 October 2000.

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