CarVerify

Free Car Check

H162 KDB

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,394 mi
Last recorded149,394 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH162 KDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 149,394 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 142,485 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 140,686 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 138,564 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 136,420 miles

Bolt from gear box to engine broken

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 136,404 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing TRE split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing TRE split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inside of wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bolt from gear box to engine broken

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 132,626 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 132,626 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 129,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2017 115,722 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 108,031 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 108,031 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 106,378 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 90,365 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 71,427 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 55,874 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 55,335 miles

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

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

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H162 KDB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 H162 KDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H162 KDB?

You can check the full history of H162 KDB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H162 KDB registered?

H162 KDB is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is H162 KDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H162 KDB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H162 KDB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H162 KDB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.