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X978 RFR

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,911 mi
Last recorded34,911 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 RFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2025 34,911 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 34,228 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 33,192 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 31,298 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 31,045 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 30,591 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 30,179 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 29,743 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,562 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 26,848 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring components.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 25,831 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 24,755 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 23,566 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 22,483 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 21,141 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,654 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,747 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 17,326 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,520 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 15,688 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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X978 RFR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X978 RFR, 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 X978 RFR registered?

X978 RFR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is X978 RFR safe to buy?

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