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X975 EGW

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

56,737 mi
Last recorded56,737 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX975 EGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 56,737 miles

Front All suspension and components corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All suspension and components corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2026 56,671 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front All suspension and components corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All suspension and components corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 56,455 miles

Front subframe and components and all suspension corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded and inner

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded and inner

Rear subframe and components and all suspension corroded

Fail 23 May 2025 56,368 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre pipe by cat (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front subframe and components and all suspension corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded and inner

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded and inner

Rear subframe and components and all suspension corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2024 55,536 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 55,189 miles

Front Suspension corroded

Nearside Sill corroded

Rear Suspension corroeded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 54,602 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 53,655 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rails, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 53,245 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all four tyres badly perished

all front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 52,664 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all four tyres perishing

all front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 13 May 2019 52,663 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all four tyres perishing

all front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2018 52,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre poor side wall condition

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre poor side wall condition

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre poor side wall condition

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

Offside Rear Tyre poor side wall condition

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 51,791 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four tyres perishing

Pass 20 May 2016 51,228 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four tyres perishing

Pass 20 May 2015 50,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,197 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 48,657 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 48,655 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 48,655 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 46,414 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 45,429 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 45,387 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 45,387 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 45,282 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 45,111 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 40,873 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 33,068 miles

front & rear number plates have the backings seperating & the letters are starting to fade.

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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X975 EGW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 X975 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.

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X975 EGW is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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