CarVerify

Free Car Check

X398 FKK

2000 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

106,214 mi
Last recorded106,214 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationX398 FKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 106,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 106,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 104,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 104,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 103,794 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel pump area damp / not leaking at time of test

heavy corrosion to suspension components front and rear.

Fail 19 Mar 2024 103,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel pump area damp / not leaking at time of test

heavy corrosion to suspension components front and rear.

Pass 23 Mar 2023 101,684 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis legs corroded / front and rear suspension components heavily corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel pump area damp, possible leak , not at time of test.cover fitted.

Fail 14 Mar 2023 101,684 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis legs corroded / front and rear suspension components heavily corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel pump area damp, possible leak , not at time of test.cover fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2022 98,306 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside rear outer sill.

corrosion to rear underside both sides, on chassis .

Fail 8 Mar 2022 98,306 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside rear outer sill.

corrosion to rear underside both sides, on chassis .

Pass 17 Mar 2021 93,910 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 93,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 90,604 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 90,602 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 86,078 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 86,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 82,518 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 57,989 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 45,593 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 39,090 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,619 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,774 miles

exhaust backbox joints rusty

rear brake pads low

rear discs rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,593 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 31,522 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,522 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 3 Feb 2009 27,313 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 24,182 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre just legal

Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,064 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

X398 FKK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 X398 FKK, 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 X398 FKK?

You can check the full history of X398 FKK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X398 FKK registered?

X398 FKK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is X398 FKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X398 FKK shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X398 FKK 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 X398 FKK. 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.