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W953 KCD

2000 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,512 mi
Last recorded89,512 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW953 KCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 89,512 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 87,695 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to some underside components

floor/chassis dented both sides

gearbox undertray partially adrift

Pass 23 Feb 2024 87,566 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails near anti roll bar mounts have slight corrosion and "blowing" out of metal layers, solid at time of test. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear chassis rail damaged

undertray below gearbox slightly insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2024 87,560 miles

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

Offside Rear chassis rail damaged

undertray below gearbox slightly insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2023 87,241 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear floor/chassis dented

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 87,231 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear floor/chassis dented

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 86,649 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 86,647 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

all underside components corroded but solid

Pass 11 Nov 2020 85,260 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 85,259 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))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 84,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at junction block (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 83,370 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 83,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2017 81,979 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 80,904 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 80,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 78,622 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 78,622 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 78,611 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Corrosion to both sills.

Pass 2 Aug 2014 75,675 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 75,659 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 73,786 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 70,468 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 70,419 miles

corrosion on suspension components

handbrake high

Fail 25 Jul 2012 70,419 miles

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

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

corrosion on suspension components

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 67,498 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,353 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 56,336 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 54,055 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 50,920 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,143 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,627 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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W953 KCD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W953 KCD, 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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W953 KCD is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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