CarVerify

Free Car Check

H218 KKX

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

135,212 mi
Last recorded135,212 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
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

RegistrationH218 KKX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
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

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 135,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded/heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 24 Oct 2022 135,210 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded/heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Aug 2021 135,045 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 134,260 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 134,093 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 133,758 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pipes greased

Fail 12 Apr 2018 133,756 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Apr 2017 133,509 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pipes greased

Fail 30 Mar 2017 133,503 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Jan 2016 133,064 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes greased

general corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2016 133,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes greased

general corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2014 131,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 130,113 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 124,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 124,784 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 123,663 miles

minor oil leak

osr sill corroded

rear exhaust cracked

steering rack weeping

Fail 11 Apr 2012 123,662 miles

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

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

minor oil leak

rear exhaust cracked

steering rack weeping

Pass 27 May 2011 122,955 miles

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 27 May 2011 122,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 121,281 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 121,254 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 117,211 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 110,970 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 110,937 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 108,658 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
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

H218 KKX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 H218 KKX, 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 H218 KKX?

You can check the full history of H218 KKX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H218 KKX registered?

H218 KKX is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is H218 KKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H218 KKX shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H218 KKX 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 H218 KKX. 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.