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X356 NNK

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,231 mi
Last recorded161,231 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX356 NNK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 161,231 miles

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

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 158,516 miles

nearside and offside rear sills slight corroded

offside front wiper blade split at end

Pass 2 Feb 2024 155,207 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 155,207 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

offside front anti roll bar close to front suspension

Pass 6 Feb 2023 150,731 miles

front exhaust lower end slight corroded

offside rear sill creased

Fail 6 Feb 2023 150,731 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front exhaust lower end slight corroded

offside rear sill creased

Pass 28 Jan 2022 146,736 miles

centre exhaust cracked, slight blowing

Pass 11 Feb 2021 143,098 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall slight cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2019 140,564 miles

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 wheel arch corroded

rear brake discs slight corroded

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link pin

strong advise,nearside rear outer sill heavily corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2019 140,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rack track rod end as marked. shows up on shaker plates. (2.1.3 (b) (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 wheel arch corroded

rear brake discs slight corroded

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link pin

strong advise,nearside rear outer sill heavily corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2018 134,116 miles

Nearside 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 corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

brake fluid low in reservoir

front brake pads wearing

nearside front suspension arm upper balljoint gaiter split

rear brake pads worn

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link pin

Pass 21 Aug 2017 128,241 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre on tread wear bars

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link pin

strong advise offside rear tyre on tread limit

Fail 21 Aug 2017 128,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust blowing

nearside rear tyre on tread wear bars

play in nearside rear suspension mounting bracket bolt area

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link pin

strong advise offside rear tyre on tread limit

Pass 20 Aug 2016 123,813 miles

nearside rear stabiliser arm loose in fixing

rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

Fail 19 Aug 2016 123,813 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis , as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside rear stabiliser arm loose in fixing

rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

Pass 21 Aug 2015 118,814 miles

nearside front brake pads wearing low

Fail 20 Aug 2015 118,788 miles

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

nearside front brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Aug 2014 108,977 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 108,977 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 100,865 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 92,334 miles

offside front shock damp

tyres worn low,close or on wear bars

Fail 14 Aug 2012 92,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs lipped.

offside front shock damp

tyres worn low,close or on wear bars

Pass 2 Aug 2011 83,526 miles

corrosion to rear sills

rear brake pads worn

slight blow at centre exhaust

Fail 2 Aug 2011 83,526 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

corrosion to rear sills

rear brake pads worn

slight blow at centre exhaust

Pass 27 Jul 2010 76,159 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 76,152 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 67,926 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 60,752 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 52,924 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 45,082 miles

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

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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X356 NNK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X356 NNK, 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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X356 NNK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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