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X96 GDU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,731 mi
Last recorded129,731 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX96 GDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 129,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 124,921 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 116,229 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 104,329 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 104,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 91,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 84,387 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,284 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 62,417 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,214 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks on side walls

Fail 30 Mar 2017 51,214 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)

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks on side walls

Pass 28 Jul 2016 46,229 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 39,487 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 39,487 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces.

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,821 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 35,830 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 35,830 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 34,498 miles

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2010 33,053 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 33,053 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 30,065 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,215 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,731 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 18,899 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 15,111 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 15,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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X96 GDU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X96 GDU, 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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What year was X96 GDU registered?

X96 GDU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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