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X915 JGS

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,621 mi
Last recorded136,621 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX915 JGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 136,621 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 136,329 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 135,658 miles

Front NUMBER PLATE STICKING OUT NO SHARP EDGE

Fail 30 Jul 2024 135,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WITH IN 30CM OF TOP MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front NUMBER PLATE STICKING OUT NO SHARP EDGE

Pass 31 Jul 2023 134,993 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 134,990 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 133,060 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 133,060 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))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 130,435 miles

Both rear lower shock bushes perishing

Corrosion to both front coil springs

Corrosion to both rear suspension arms

Corrosion to front suspension arms

Corrosion to rear anti roll bar

Nearside Front Door mirror missing

Offside Front shock lower bush perishing

Pass 11 Sep 2018 125,669 miles

Both Head Lights Opaque Pattern Ok

Both Rear Suspension Arms Bushes Perishing

Corrosion To Front Coil Springs

Corrosion To Front Suspension Arms

Corrosion To Rear Anti Roll Bar

Corrosion To Rear Suspension Arms

Nearside Front Door Mirror Glass Missing

Offside Front Shock Bottom Bush Perishing

Rear Brake Discs Pitted

Rear Shocks Lower Bushes Perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2017 121,166 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted

Corrosion to both front suspension arms

Corrosion to both rear shocks/lower bushes perishing

Corrosion to both rear suspension arms

Corrosion to rear anti roll bar/bushes perishing

Nearside Front Door mirror missing

Nearside Front Lower Shock bush split

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 121,084 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust join excessive corrosion (7.1.2)

Both rear brake discs pitted

Corrosion to both front suspension arms

Corrosion to both rear shocks/lower bushes perishing

Corrosion to both rear suspension arms

Corrosion to rear anti roll bar/bushes perishing

Nearside Front Door mirror missing

Nearside Front Lower Shock bush split

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 116,321 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED..

CORROSION NOTED TO O/S - N/S/F SUSPENSION ARMS

CORROSION TO REAR ANTI ROLL BAR

CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION ARMS NOTED..

N/S/F DOOR MIRROR MISSING

NOTE.. RUST TO REAR SHOCKS

RUST TO FRONT COIL SPRINGS

Pass 18 Sep 2015 111,699 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 111,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Door mirror glass missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50 15 v (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Travel to parking brake lever

Pass 24 Sep 2014 106,839 miles

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

both front wiper blades split at ends (clearing screen OK)

n/s/f door mirror missing

n/s/f lower shock bush perished

o/s/f tyre perishing outer edge

Fail 23 Sep 2014 106,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front wiper blades split at ends (clearing screen OK)

n/s/f door mirror missing

n/s/f lower shock bush perished

o/s/f tyre perishing outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 100,520 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 100,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 94,296 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 94,041 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 86,963 miles

o/s outer sill is rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2011 86,885 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

o/s outer sill is rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2010 76,657 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 76,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 66,476 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 55,939 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 44,737 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,191 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 21,368 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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X915 JGS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X915 JGS, 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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X915 JGS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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