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X989 EDU

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,223 mi
Last recorded104,223 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX989 EDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 104,223 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 104,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 90,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box blowing close to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 90,301 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box blowing close to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 81,811 miles

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

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

corrosion all underbody and suspension

Pass 27 Jan 2022 78,515 miles

both dip beam pattens getting poor and light output re-duced (Advise attention

front sub-frame corroding

n/s/r metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroding

o/s/r flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

wipers slow (Advise attention

Fail 13 Dec 2021 78,515 miles

Emissions not tested engine leaking coolant (8.2.1.2 (d))

front sub-frame corroding

n/s and o/s dip beam pattens getting poor with light output slightly re-duced

n/s/r metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroding

o/s/r flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2019 77,373 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 77,268 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 76,599 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 76,111 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 76,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 75,422 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 74,782 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiper splitting

rear exhaust box joint and mounting brackets heavily corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2015 74,752 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/f wiper splitting

rear exhaust box joint and mounting brackets heavily corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 74,217 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 73,265 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,780 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 72,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 71,857 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 69,836 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 62,254 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,385 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 43,410 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,196 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 30,063 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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X989 EDU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X989 EDU, 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 X989 EDU registered?

X989 EDU is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X989 EDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X989 EDU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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