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X964 EGW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,044 mi
Last recorded83,044 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX964 EGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 83,044 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 74,183 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 74,183 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 70,483 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges - 12 YEARS OLD

Offside Rear tyre perishing and cracking around edges

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 69,987 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges - 12 YEARS OLD

Offside Rear tyre perish and cracking around edges

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2023 62,745 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 61,206 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 55,347 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 52,504 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 49,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 47,378 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 45,202 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 41,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 37,500 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 36,019 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 35,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 35,107 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 30,937 miles

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 4 Feb 2011 27,809 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2010 26,765 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,537 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 24,630 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 23,466 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 21,006 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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X964 EGW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X964 EGW, 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 X964 EGW registered?

X964 EGW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is X964 EGW safe to buy?

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