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X924 MTS

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

26,833 mi
Last recorded26,833 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX924 MTS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 26,833 miles

surface corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 23 Sep 2024 25,661 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 15 Sep 2023 24,809 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both side radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on rear axle and suspension arms

Pass 14 Sep 2022 22,666 miles

surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension arms

Pass 20 Sep 2021 21,802 miles

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

both side rear lower wheel arches corroded

corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 11 Sep 2020 21,065 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

surface corrosion on front and rear suspensions

Pass 9 Sep 2019 19,852 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 18,284 miles

corrosion on front and rear radius arms

Fail 12 Sep 2018 18,284 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

corrosion on front and rear radius arms

Pass 14 Sep 2017 17,443 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 16,543 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 16,020 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 14,965 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 14,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 14,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 13,830 miles

front brakes imbalance

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer tred

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 6 Sep 2012 13,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer tred

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,250 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 12,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 11,701 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 10,954 miles

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

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

drivers rear tyre worn on inner

Pass 28 Aug 2007 10,174 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 8,804 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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X924 MTS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 X924 MTS, 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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X924 MTS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2000.

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