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X954 FGC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

90,684 mi
Last recorded90,684 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX954 FGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 90,684 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 89,430 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 87,056 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 86,656 miles

Front suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 18 May 2022 85,595 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 83,692 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 82,830 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 82,807 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 80,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 77,258 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 74,022 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 70,170 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but not yet holed

Pass 25 Oct 2014 68,535 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 65,917 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 65,917 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,819 miles

nail in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 14 Nov 2011 56,845 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 55,360 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,780 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 50,574 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,931 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 43,235 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 40,420 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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X954 FGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 X954 FGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X954 FGC registered?

X954 FGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 November 2000.

Is X954 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X954 FGC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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