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X998 ENM

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,397 mi
Last recorded116,397 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 ENM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 116,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 116,389 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 112,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 112,197 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 110,978 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 110,978 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine cut out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 107,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% REPAIR. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MIL LIGHT NOT WORKING ON DASH.

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively RECOMMEND REPAIR. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre PUNCTURE REPAIR.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLANGE. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 NSR/OSR SILLS. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 107,028 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 107,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 100,797 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside outer sill corroded but not excessive

surface corrosion under car

Pass 8 Mar 2017 98,886 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2017 98,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Position lamp dim

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 96,725 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 92,922 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 92,922 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 92,710 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 92,710 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 92,302 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 92,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 89,755 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 89,755 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 86,027 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 86,027 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 82,347 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 79,563 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 79,563 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 70,612 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 70,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X998 ENM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 X998 ENM, 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 X998 ENM registered?

X998 ENM is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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