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X98 EKE

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,676 mi
Last recorded55,676 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX98 EKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 55,676 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 53,621 miles

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

headlamp lenses cloudy

Fail 9 Aug 2024 53,595 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 1 Aug 2023 50,809 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 48,206 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 48,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 45,555 miles

BOTH rear brake discs are in a VERY poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting area in the front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting area in the front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 45,554 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle stopped running during the test and would not restart . Unable to complete the test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting bracket in wheel arch has a bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure several tears to the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH rear brake discs are in a VERY poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting area in the front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting area in the front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 41,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 39,362 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 39,071 miles

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

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

front brake discs inner faces starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on edges

surface corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Fail 9 Apr 2018 39,070 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill bad corrosion but not holed (5.2.6)

front brake discs inner faces starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on edges

surface corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,581 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 38,578 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,152 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,177 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 36,120 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,883 miles

Advise rear brake pads are wearing thin

Fail 25 Feb 2013 33,883 miles

Advise rear brake pads are wearing thin

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,358 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Long travel on handbrake

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R brake pad low

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 30,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 24,018 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 20,140 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 18,944 miles

nsf osf tyres perished side walls splitting

Pass 8 Nov 2007 17,695 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 15,710 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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X98 EKE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X98 EKE, 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 X98 EKE registered?

X98 EKE is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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