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X981 FGC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,083 mi
Last recorded83,083 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 FGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 83,083 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 83,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 79,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2024 76,478 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

corrosion all over underbody

Pass 6 Oct 2022 73,155 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 69,219 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 69,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 63,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 58,534 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 58,492 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 56,262 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 55,046 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 53,137 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 51,091 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills.

Engine oil leak.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Strut sweating. (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Strut just starting to sweat. (2.7.3)

Under tray present semi-obscuring some components.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 49,048 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate delaminating.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,141 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 45,033 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 45,033 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 42,714 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 39,622 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 36,557 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed (michelin 195/50r1582v)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 36,557 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed (michelin 195/50r1582v)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 33,739 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre has cut in side wall not showing cords

Pass 9 Aug 2007 30,915 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 27,030 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 27,030 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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X981 FGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc 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 X981 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.

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What year was X981 FGC registered?

X981 FGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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