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X3 DDK

2000 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,492 mi
Last recorded77,492 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 DDK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 77,492 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 76,306 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 75,028 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 74,195 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive From the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 73,009 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 70,412 miles

Rear Brake discs worn

Fail 5 Oct 2020 70,412 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,067 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 64,904 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 64,903 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 63,006 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 61,206 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Heavy and extensive corrosion present on many suspension components.

Nearside Front brake binding slightly.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 61,204 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Heavy and extensive corrosion present on many suspension components.

Nearside Front brake binding slightly.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 60,588 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside rear brake caliper damp.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,173 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 53,600 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,467 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 45,942 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 45,942 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 42,185 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,417 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake pads worn

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,791 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 29,588 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,767 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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X3 DDK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X3 DDK, 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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What year was X3 DDK registered?

X3 DDK is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X3 DDK safe to buy?

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