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C8 KLL

2000 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,505 mi
Last recorded111,505 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 KLL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 111,505 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 109,748 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 107,920 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 105,979 miles

advised both front tyres cracking in tread

advised osr tyre cracking in tread

advised osr wheel arch damaged

advised rear spring rusty

advised rear suspension bed rusty

advised slight corrosion front brake pipes

Fail 16 Nov 2022 105,975 miles

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

advised rear spring rusty

advised rear suspension bed rusty

advised osr wheel arch damaged

advised both front tyres cracking in tread

advised osr tyre cracking in tread

advised slight corrosion front brake pipes

Fail 21 Oct 2022 105,881 miles

Emissions not tested over heating very hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

advised osf nsf brake pipe slight corrosion

advised osr bottom wheel arch damaged

advised rear springs rusty

advised rear suspension rusty

advised slight play rear suspension nsr

Pass 11 Nov 2021 103,296 miles

Both front tyres cracked and perished in treads

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished in treads

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 103,174 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 101,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 98,461 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 94,596 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 94,383 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively stretched both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 90,208 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 86,022 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 81,389 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,576 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 71,703 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 107,990 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 104,292 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 100,716 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 95,318 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 22 Jul 2008 85,330 miles

both rear calipers appear to be weeping from park brake linkage

Pass 23 Jul 2007 73,293 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 61,269 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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C8 KLL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 C8 KLL, 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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C8 KLL is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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