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J209 XAN

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

206,582 mi
Last recorded206,582 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ209 XAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 206,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside and nearside (inner and outer) sills corroded (front to back)

Oil leak engine area

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 29 May 2024 201,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 196,375 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 189,158 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on offside outer sill

Fail 15 Jun 2022 189,158 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on offside outer sill

Pass 26 Jun 2021 181,813 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 181,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 179,170 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Underside slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 175,333 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 169,293 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 169,292 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 161,606 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 152,285 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 152,285 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

WIPER BLADES DETERIORATED

Pass 9 Jun 2015 147,786 miles

195/50/15 BOTH FRONT AND N/S/R TYRES DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 143,640 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 139,296 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 134,863 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 134,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 129,496 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Jun 2011 129,496 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Dec 2010 127,871 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 124,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front wipers are slightly smeering

Pass 2 Dec 2009 124,871 miles

Oil leak

front wipers are slightly smeering

Pass 2 Dec 2008 123,154 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 120,850 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Dec 2006 117,165 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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J209 XAN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 J209 XAN, 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 J209 XAN registered?

J209 XAN is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 December 2000.

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