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X92 DLB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

108,025 mi
Last recorded108,025 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX92 DLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 108,025 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both ns and os sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2026 108,025 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both ns and os sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 May 2024 106,314 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 106,314 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 106,222 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 105,963 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 104,148 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 104,144 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle boost pipe (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 102,680 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 102,668 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 100,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body under sealed

Fail 11 Sep 2020 100,570 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Under side of vehicle has corrosion and a thick layer off under seal

chassis has damage (Mid)

offside rear brake pad overheated

Pass 27 Feb 2019 92,853 miles

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

Has Corrosion on both rear outer sills

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 86,063 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 80,509 miles

Front brake balance only just met requirements

Front brake discs worn on inner faces

Front lower damper bushes badly perished

Front subframe corroding

Front upper and lower suspension arms corroding

Handbrake travel high but has reserve

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Nearside and Offside rear chassis legs damaged

Rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Rear lower suspension arm bushes splitting

Rear upper and lower suspension arms corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2015 79,767 miles

Offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated.

Fail 14 Nov 2014 76,980 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 76,980 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 76,377 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2013 76,377 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 74,743 miles

Minor oil leak.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 74,412 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2011 74,412 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 73,840 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 73,840 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 72,486 miles

Long parking brake travel.

Outer sills corroded.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 67,722 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 60,046 miles

both rear tyre on 3 mm

Fail 6 Nov 2007 60,046 miles

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

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

both rear tyre on 3 mm

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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X92 DLB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 X92 DLB, 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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X92 DLB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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