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X998 GGS

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,398 mi
Last recorded131,398 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 GGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 131,398 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 131,398 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 131,286 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 131,152 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 130,702 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 130,677 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition crack in windsreen (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 129,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 128,451 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 126,286 miles

exhaust slightly blowing at rear

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 126,284 miles

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

exhaust slightly blowing at rear

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 125,627 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side to nearside rear & front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2016 125,624 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side to nearside rear & front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 122,802 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 12,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 118,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 113,565 miles

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

all four brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

engine under tray damaged

front and rear suspension arms corrodeing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

strong advisory that the nearside rear brake pipe is corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2012 113,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all four brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

both front tyres perishing

engine under tray damaged

front and rear suspension arms corrodeing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

strong advisory that the nearside rear brake pipe is corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2011 109,529 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs worn

Fail 27 May 2011 109,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear disc worn

Pass 15 Jun 2010 106,259 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2010 106,169 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2009 101,510 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 101,505 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 95,791 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 85,294 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake lever travel

Pass 1 Nov 2006 75,338 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 66,676 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 66,663 miles

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

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 GGS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GGS, 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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X998 GGS is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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