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X343 KGC

2000 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

44,294 mi
Last recorded44,294 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX343 KGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 44,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 43,245 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 42,439 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 41,778 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 39,510 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 38,732 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 36,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 33,972 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 33,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all 4 tyres cracking slightly

nearside front and offside front wheels grabbing slightly

underside of vehicle chassis and components corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 32,431 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 31,982 miles

Headlights set to zero to check headlight aim

Pass 14 Nov 2014 31,653 miles

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Nov 2013 30,408 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 28,962 miles

Fronr and rear tyre treads cracking

Hanbrake travel high

Pass 30 Nov 2011 27,297 miles

All tyres cracking and perrishing

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

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded at union end

Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,072 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 22,811 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 22,811 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 19,337 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 17,192 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 13,685 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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X343 KGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 X343 KGC, 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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X343 KGC is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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